During the 2025-2026 school year, the Junta de Andalucía has implemented the School Programme for Fruits, Vegetables and Milk, which aims to promote the consumption of these products among preschool and primary school students. This programme has been supported by various departments, including Agriculture, Fishing, Water and Rural Development, Education, and Presidency, Health and Emergencies.
Programme data in Málaga
Nearly 2,000 schools in Andalucía have participated in this initiative. In Málaga specifically, a total of 138.10 tonnes of fruits and vegetables have been distributed, as well as 19,925 litres of gazpacho, benefiting approximately 95,680 students from 312 schools.
By region, the programme has shown significant reach across Andalucía. For example, in Almería, 68.35 tonnes of fruits and vegetables and 10,480 litres of gazpacho have been distributed to 47,470 students from 168 centres. In Cádiz, 102 tonnes and 16,000 litres have been provided for 78,390 students from 299 schools. In other places like Córdoba, Granada, and Huelva, a notable impact has also been achieved in the amount of products delivered.
Investment and community support
The programme has included not only horticultural products but also the delivery of approximately 807,900 litres of milk, both with and without lactose, to over 423,300 students in nearly 1,700 educational centres in Andalucía. In Málaga, this has specifically represented the shipment of 153,144 litres for 80,373 students from 267 schools.
In total, the implementation of the School Programme for the Consumption of Fruits, Vegetables and Milk has involved an investment of nearly four million euros, partly supported by the European Union through the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). This initiative aims not only to improve students' diets but also to promote health and well-being from an early age.
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