06 Dec 2021
LACA searching for exemplary schools to take part in Main Event
LACA want to showcase a couple of schools that are ‘inspirational’ and can be used as an exemplary example to others...
29 Nov 2021
LACA reacts to Welsh free school meals pledge
Commenting on the co-operation agreement signed between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru, LACA chair Jacquie Blake...
08 Nov 2021
LACA chair highlights importance of National School Meals Week
NSMW has now been running for 30 years and is a flagship promotion organised by LACA. One of the key objectives is to...
14 Oct 2021
140,000 parents speak out in survey on school food
However, a huge 80% felt that the price of school meals right now is ‘appropriate’.
The ParentPay and LACA School...
29 Sep 2021
LACA to host free School Food Show at Main Event
Returning to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole next month, the School Food Show is the UK's only national event dedicated...
28 Sep 2021
LACA announces appointment of new chair
Brad Pearce has taken up the position of national vice chair and will be working closely with Blake over the next 12...
09 Aug 2021
LACA Main Event to discuss importance of Natasha’s Law
Natasha’s Law, which comes into effect from 1 October 2021, requires all food businesses to provide full ingredient...
19 Jul 2021
Becky Crossley wins Yorks & Humberside regional leg of SCOTY 2021
Following the first round of paper judging entries in May, three school chefs from Yorkshire & Humberside successfully...
19 Jul 2021
LACA reports jump in membership numbers in wake of pandemic
Commenting on the increase, Chair of LACA Stephen Forster said: “I am delighted that despite the hardship faced by the...
15 Jul 2021
LACA welcomes publication of National Food Strategy
The National Food Strategy made 14 recommendations including introducing a sugar and salt reformulation tax, extending...