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Distant Chicken Lands on School Plates
3 Feb
Summary
- Chicken from China and Thailand is served in Welsh schools.
- Merthyr Tydfil schools source 99% of chicken internationally.
- All school chicken must meet UK food safety standards.
Chicken sourced from countries as far away as China and Thailand is now a common ingredient in hundreds of Welsh schools. This international poultry supply is particularly notable in certain local authority areas.
In Merthyr Tydfil, a significant 99% of chicken served in schools reportedly comes from outside the European Union. These statistics, compiled by the Countryside Alliance, encompass chicken used in various school meal products, including nuggets and burgers.
The Welsh Local Government Association has stated that all chicken provided in schools, whether domestically or internationally sourced, must adhere to rigorous UK food safety and hygiene regulations. This ensures that nutritional standards are maintained irrespective of the chicken's origin.
