“In France, the children had one hour and forty-five minutes between the morning and afternoon sessions. A large number of children were going home to eat a warm meal with their parents or childminders.”
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Are school meals in France for children better than in the UK?
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“Each meal starts with a salad/veggie appetizer, then a main course, then a small dairy (a cheese or yogurt,) and either a fruit dessert or 1/2x a week a prepared dessert like a flan or a chocolate tarte, etc.”
“The US standards for school food are extremely lower than that of some European countries, particularly France.”
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Rebeca Plantier
French school lunches: How They Work (Menus, Quality, Culture & RegulationsNovember 2025
“Today, they are even healthier — more sustainable, more organic, more local, and more intentional than ever.”
Gone for an Americano.
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Kathe Rogers
School lunches, the French way: It’s not just about nutrition, but togetherness and bon appetit - Youth Research and Evaluation eXchangeJuly 2025
“School lunches in France are about teaching children about food and culture and all kids are encouraged to eat together with an adult facilitator who teaches them about the components of the meal and creates a family-meal context at each table.”
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