Benedict’s Law: What schools need to know for September 2026
Benedict’s Law: What schools need to know for September 2026 Overview From September 2026, academies and maintained schools across England will be expected to have comprehensive allergy management systems in place as part of new statutory guidance commonly referred to as Benedict’s Law. For education settings, this marks a major shift in responsibility. No longer […]
Healthy standards, happy students? The real challenges behind proposed school food regulations
Explore the proposed school food regulations and the practical challenges schools face, from menu planning and equipment to funding and meal uptake.
Dishing up the truth: diabetes myths debunked
Discover the truth behind common diabetes myths in care homes and learn how balanced, person-centred nutrition can improve resident wellbeing.
Good nutrition makes for great exam performance
Discover how good nutrition can boost exam performance. Explore expert tips and recipe ideas to support students’ focus, memory, and brain health.
Stroke prevention starts on the plate: how care homes can turn nutrition into action
Learn how nutrition and catering choices can support stroke prevention, with practical guidance for healthcare, education, and foodservice settings.
The new School Food Standards: a turning point for children’s health
Explore the new School Food Standards and what they mean for healthier meals, compliance, and improving children’s wellbeing in schools.
Authorised Buying Lists (ABLs): What catering teams need to know
With rising meat prices at a record high, allmanhall analyses the reasons for these increases, and provides cost-effective alternatives…
New allergen guidance for schools: why leadership on allergy safety can’t wait
New statutory allergen guidance for schools takes effect in 2026. Discover key requirements and how school leaders can strengthen allergy safety now.
What are the 14 major food allergens?
In the UK, there are 14 major food allergens which food providers are legally required to provide warnings for when they are used as ingredients in any food and drink that they provide. The following article details what these allergies are and provides examples of foods they may be found in.
Dysphagia care: dignity in dining for care settings
Discover how allmanhall supports safer, dignified mealtimes in care settings through expert-led dysphagia care, IDDSI training, and nutrition advice.