A school snack program initiated by the province of British Columbia, Canada, is gaining national and international recognition as a model for promoting a healthier lifestyle. Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for ActNow BC, told growers at the annual convention of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association in Kelowna that they play an important role in the School Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program, which is now in 354 B.C. schools. “Twice every week we bring locally grown produce—one serving—into the classroom,” Hogg said. “It’s about promoting healthy living and healthy eating and the value you bring to that. Certainly, the fruit […]