Children’s early years are the best time to establish a love for healthy eating, according to a growing body of research and the latest nutrition guidelines. For many families and early educators, childcare catering plays a big role in shaping those habits — providing meals that
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Every child deserves to feel seen, heard and valued, especially when it comes to something as personal as the food they eat. In multicultural communities across Australia, childcare catering isn’t just about nutrition—it’s a bridge to culture, identity and inclusion. Families are looking for providers who
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Childcare catering is no longer just about providing food that fills bellies. In today’s landscape, it plays a critical role in safeguarding children with allergies, ensuring they are not only fed but also protected. The rise in childhood allergies means centres must go beyond just being
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Choosing a childcare catering partner isn’t like picking a restaurant or buying snacks off a shelf — it’s a long-term relationship that directly impacts children’s health, development, and daily experience. Parents expect more than full tummies — they want assurance that meals are fresh, nutritious, allergy-safe,
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If you’ve ever packed a lunchbox with love only to see it come home untouched, you’re not alone. Finding healthy toddler snacks that they’ll actually eat — not just squish or toss on the floor — is one of the daily puzzles of parenting. But the
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Nutrition in early childhood isn’t just about feeding hungry bellies — it’s about fuelling developing brains, growing bodies, and establishing lifelong habits. In childcare centres across Australia, more and more parents are asking what’s on the menu — and for good reason. When children spend most
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Nutrition during the toddler years plays a massive role in shaping lifelong habits. Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned pro juggling work and family, or just looking to upgrade your child’s eating habits, understanding toddler nutrition is more than just reading food labels. It’s about
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Do you suspect that your child has a food allergy or intolerance? In Australia, food allergy affects 10% of children up to 1 year of age, 4-8% of children up to 5 years of age and 2% of adults. (Reference: Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and
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It’s not breaking news that too much salt (or Sodium) is not great for anyone, kids or adults. But do you know exactly how much salt is safe for children? A refresher on Salt “Salt” is made up of two minerals, Sodium and Chloride. It’s the
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Whether you’ve got a bunch of new kids, or you’re offering food at your centre for the first time, this blog will help you get the kids eating up! Introducing new food to children can be challenging – fussy eaters or not. It is important that
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