Taskforce

Sweden

Member since
sweden
Sweden continues to strengthen its long-standing school meals system through universal coverage, enhanced nutrition and sustainability standards, and expanded participation in the EU School Scheme. Recent achievements include the introduction of the school fruit and vegetable component, updated national school meal guidelines, and continued support to municipalities in delivering high-quality school meals that promote health, learning and sustainable food systems.
2.13 Million
Total children receiving school meals
877.74K
Children enrolled in primary school
1 Billion
Total investment in school meals (USD)
Figures reflect the latest available data from the State of School Feeding Worldwide report, national reporting and global sources. Governments may update data more frequently, so values may differ from most recent national statistics. Reference year, source and further details are available in the School Meals Coalition Global Database.

National Commitments

Commitment submitted on
Declaration signed by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and infrastructure
  • Continue providing free and nutritious school meals to all children in compulsory education, ensuring meals support learning, health, and social inclusion, and are integrated into educational activities across all 290 municipalities.
  • Introduce the fruit and vegetable component of the EU School Scheme starting in the 2025/2026 school year, in addition to the provision of milk, expanding Sweden’s engagement in promoting healthy eating habits among children.
  • Strengthen the development of public meals through the Competence Center at the Swedish National Food Agency, using the national “Meal Model” to guide quality, sustainability, and educational integration of school meals.
  • Remain an active member of the Rome-Based Agencies, contributing to international collaboration and advocacy on sustainable school meals and food systems.
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National Progress Reports

Reporting year
sweden food