Ministers will spend £2 million to test how to get local and high-quality ingredients into school meals. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is set to launch a “project to improve school food procurement practices” early next year. It will involve about 50 schools across England, largely secondaries that use outsourced catering. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in