Local businesses handed healthy eating accrediation

More local restaurants and businesses have been given ‘Recipe 4 Health’ accreditation for offering healthy food options.

The awards scheme, run by Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Lancashire County Council, recognises local businesses, schools and nurseries which provide healthier food choices to those they cater for.

The Recipe 4 Health scheme is part of a Public Health drive for businesses to contribute to tackling ill-health and the burden of obesity on society.

An awards event took place at Blakeys in King George’s Hall on Tuesday, March 22. The list of the new awardees will be added to Lancashire County Council’s campaign website: www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/recipe-4-health/award-holders.aspx

Tony Watson, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Head of Environment and Public Protection, said:

The Recipe 4 Health campaign is a brilliant way to promote healthy eating and smart food choices all across the borough. It’s fantastic that so many establishments across the board are signing up to it.

I want to congratulate everyone who has received the award, from nurseries and schools, takeaways, shops and restaurants across the borough. They should all be commended for boosting their healthier options which help people of all ages across the borough boost their health.

Newly accredited ‘Recipe 4 Health’ businesses are:

Caesars Pizza House, St Stephens C of E Primary School, Acorns Holiday Club, Cherry Tree Lane, Turton & Edgworth C of E School, Toby Inn, The Nursery Experience, Oddies, Darwen Leisure Centre Café, The Green, Lite Bites, Edgworth Stores and Post Office Ltd, Witton Park Pavilion, Nursery, Pleckgate High School, Jabirs Ranch, Nibbles, Holly tree Pizza House, Victoria Kitchen tearoom and Papas American Diner.