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School meal policy shift could offer once-in-a-generation 拢600m boost for British farmers

A new report has urged the Government to commit to its procurement pledge in order to put more fresh produce in schools

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草榴社区 could benefit from 拢600m following free school meal pledge
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草榴社区 could benefit from 拢600m following free school meal pledge

草榴社区 could miss out on a 拢600 million opportunity unless the Government commits to its promises on procurement, a new study has warned. Free school meals New research has shown a forthcoming change...

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