A minority left-wing coalition government in Spain has decided to impose restrictions on sugar, salt, and fried foods in meals served to students in schools, as well as to mandate the inclusion of fruits and vegetables in daily menus. Following the regular weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers in Spain, the Minister of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda Pablo Bustinduy announced that fresh fruits and vegetables will be served to students in all educational institutions other than universities every day, and fish will be served one to three times a week. Bustinduy mentioned that they are jointly working with four ministries (Education, Agriculture, Health, Youth) to ensure students have healthier diets, stating that the consumption of fried foods, sugar, and salty foods will be limited, and processed bakery products will be completely eliminated. The Spanish Minister highlighted that students will be ensured with a law to adopt healthier eating habits by providing more fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes, as well as seasonal and organic foods, which will apply to all public, state-supported, and private schools. According to the decree approved by the Council of Ministers, fruits and vegetables must be served daily in school menus, with at least 45% being seasonal, and at least 5% of the total food products being organically produced. Furthermore, the sale of pre-cooked baked goods will also be banned in food products found in automatic vending machines at schools. Bustinduy mentioned that their goal is to “promote healthier and sustainable dietary models, while also strengthening local production,” adding that “this new initiative will be beneficial for Spanish farmers and farm owners in the difficult situation we are in due to the international customs tariffs war launched by the US.” Sharing the results of a study published by an association named Aladino, Bustinduy pointed out that 47% of 6-9 year-old students from families with an annual income under 18,000 euros in Spain are overweight due to being unable to consume fresh food or have a full breakfast, stating, “This law aims to reduce health inequalities and create a more sustainable model with less packaging and waste.”