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Feed or food? Matís participates in Matvís' seminar on food in school canteens

MATVÍS is holding a seminar on food in school canteens, 6 April at 15:00 at Stórhöfði 31, entered from below.

MATVÍS is holding an open seminar for professionals and producers on the criticism that has been leveled at food in the schools' canteens. There are allegations that feed is carried on the table and not food.

In order to review these issues, MATVÍS has invited the following parties to present their views with a presentation and then sit on a panel.

Agenda
Sentence: Níels S. Olgeirsson, chairman of MATVÍS.

Narratives

  • Grímur Þór Gíslason with Grímur the chef. The content and nutritional value of the products he sells to canteens and others.
  • Eðvald S Valgarðsson from Kjarnafæði. Kjarnafæði's policy regarding salting, smoking and additives in their products.
  • Ólafur Reykdal from Matís. Summary of research results on the nutritional value of bread and meat products.
  • Hólmfríður Þorgeirsdóttir at the Public Health Institute. The Public Health Institute's recommendations on food supply in schools based on a handbook for school canteens
  • J. Trausti Magnússon, master chef in primary school. Reviewes how he chooses his suppliers and what he emphasizes when purchasing food.
  • Panel discussion.

Moderator
Ólafur Jónsson at the Iðunn educational center

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