A recent survey by ProVeg UK and YouGov found that nearly half of UK parents support increasing the availability of plant-based food in schools. The survey focused on parents of children aged three to 18 years old, with 46.7 percent of respondents in favor of serving more plant-based meals in schools, and 85 percent supporting more education on healthy choices and nutrition. Parents of younger children showed even higher agreement that serving plant-based foods would make meals healthier.

ProVeg's School Plates program has already switched more than 50 million meals to plant-based or meat-free options in 12,000 schools. This initiative aims to promote healthy, sustainable plant-based dinners and has partnered with over 100 school catering partners. By emphasizing plant-based options in schools, children's nutrition and the environment can benefit, with potential savings for the NHS and reduced carbon footprints. Promoting plant-based meals in schools aligns with recommendations to reduce reliance on animal products and improve health and nutrition for children and young people.