Given that young children are most vulnerable to malnourishment, and that good eating habits are formed early in life, the lack of regulation in nursery food appears nothing short of scandalous. But now, on the basis of a three-pronged attack, change is on its way.
Two weeks ago the Government launched a review to consider regulating the quality of food in all early years settings, and the School Food Trust simultaneously published its own research which highlights the significant gaps in current guidance.
While these two will work together under the review, impetus is also coming from the Better Nursery Food Now campaign, launched by the Soil Association and food company Organix. It has just revealed the findings of a wide-ranging survey carried out by Mumsnet, which overwhelmingly supports the call for regulation.
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