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Farmers call for Gov to ban ultra-processed food in schools

Should ultra-processed foods be banned from school menus?

Chris Brayford
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Lauren Houstoun, of Glenkilrie Larder, said: "I believe ultra-processed foods have no place on a school menu and should be banned across Scotland."
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Lauren Houstoun, of Glenkilrie Larder, said: "I believe ultra-processed foods have no place on a school menu and should be banned across Scotland."

A Scottish farmer is urging Government to ban ultra-processed foods in schools across Scotland to support children's health and well-being. Lauren Houstoun, of Glenkilrie Larder in Blacklunans, started...

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