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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 12 MIN

Minister insists it's 'early days' as tweaks made to new school menu

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The education minister says her department is listening to feedback and actively tweaking menus for school meals.It as figures show a decline in the uptake since a new menu was introduced in September, which cut the amount of ultra-processed foods, increased the amount of Manx produce, and swapped desserts for fruit and milk.Data provided in response to a Tynwald Question for Written Answer shows a trend towards pupils bringing their own packed lunch.In this edition of Newscast, Education Minister Daphne Caine brings Lewis Foster up to speed with how the menu is being received.

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