On the 1st of August 2017, a new EU Fruit and Vegetable Program was launched in German schools with the aim of stimulating healthy eating habits. In the participating schools, fruit, vegetables and milk products are handed out and a special educational program has been initiated.
The educational program has the aim of explaining to students the importance of healthy food and how food products are made. The EU member states can decide for themselves how they want to implement the program. In addition, they have the possibility to add national aid to the EU contribution in order to finance the program.
The Central Association of Horticulture (ZVG) has repeatedly pointed out the importance of healthy food with fresh fruit and vegetables from seasonal and regional production. The association supports the goal of the school fruit and vegetable program: providing young people with products rich in vitamins and nutrients and informing them about a balanced diet.
Source: ZVG