€1.25 Million Investment To Introduce Fresh Local Milk In Schools

More than 35,000 students across Malta will receive fresh local milk at school as part of a new €1.25 million government initiative aimed at promoting healthier eating habits and supporting local dairy producers.

Announced by Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo and Education Minister Byron Camilleri, the Budget measure will expand the existing school fruit and vegetable distribution scheme to include locally produced fresh milk for the first time.

The scheme will reach over 25,000 primary school students and around 10,000 secondary school students. Primary students will receive six portions of milk per month, while secondary students will receive one portion monthly.

The investment will amount to €1,254,400, excluding VAT, over two years. When combined with the existing fruit and vegetable distribution scheme, total expenditure will reach €3.76 million over the same period.

Minister Refalo said the initiative would improve children's nutrition while creating additional opportunities for local milk producers.

Minister Camilleri added that providing fruit, vegetables and milk in schools would encourage students to develop healthier eating habits from a young age.

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