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A recent survey, commissioned by the RSPCA, found that only a staggering 2% of those questioned understand the terms used on pork products such as 'outdoor bred' or 'free range', therefore suggesting that most shoppers are confused about the conditions in which pigs are actually reared.

Further research found that 83% agreed or strongly agree that 'animal welfare is an important consideration when buying pork'.

More than half (60%) of respondents said they always bought higher welfare pork (RSPCA Freedom Food, free range or organic).

Nearly a quarter said they did not because they 'didn't know much about how the pigs are reared'. In addition, a further 19% said the labelling of pork products was too confusing/ absent to allow them to make an informed choice.

More than a quarter of school meals supplied by Eden Foodservice in Kent are now paid for online following the launch of a secure internet payment gateway.

Eden Foodservice, who provides catering services to 185 primary and secondary schools across the county, introduced the scheme in August 2007 and has since collected payment for more than 350,000 meals via the portal, equating to 26 per cent of all payments.

Children as young as five are being taught in school that cheese is a 'nutritional goldmine', that crisps are healthier than apples and that refilling empty drinks bottles with tap water is unsafe, according to a report released by the Children's Food Campaign.

The report titled 'Through the back door' found that the curriculum packs produced by food companies contain misleading or incorrect information.

UK companies spend an estimated £300 million every year on advertising in the classroom.