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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin and Holly Bancroft

Children missing out on fruit and vegetables as food shortage hits school dinners

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Millions of pupils face missing out on fresh fruits and vegetables after the UK’s food shortages hit school lunches.

School meal providers say items such as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers are among the items off the menu due to “extreme shortages” and “unviable costs”.

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