Tatties tickle kids' tastebuds

Pupils at Royal Docks School, Newham, were treated to spicy chicken and cajun wedges, lamb curry with rice, and vegetable pasta and chicken bravas when McCain Foodservice went 'Back to School' to officially launch its Purely Potato range.

McCain claims that the range of potato products will make it easier for caterers to achieve new school food guidelines. The firm's associate director Adrian Greaves says: "McCain Purely Potato cuts through the confusion around school meals. For each cooking method, we have added information to help caterers know how often they can be served under current regulations and we're delighted that the SFT [School Food Trust] has backed this initiative."

Anne Ledgley, London Borough of Newham area manager, secondary sector adds: "In Newham, we believe in the importance of a whole school approach to healthy eating, including consulting with students on what they would like to see on the lunch menu. The McCain Purely Potato range meets nutritional standards set by the government and I'm sure it will be popular with young people."