The Abu Bakr Supermarket in Yorkshire has announced it’s teaming up with the Batley Multi Academy Trust (Batley Trust) to launch a food innovation competition for learners across the its family of schools.
The initiative invites young people to design their own kids’ meals, snacks and milkshake concepts, with the winning entries being professionally developed, produced and sold at Abu Bakr Supermarket.
The programme aims to “encourage creativity, inspire diverse thinking around food, and offer learners a hands-on introduction to culinary design and product development,” it said. A panel from the supermarket and the Trust will review the submissions and select standout concepts.
The winning learners will then be invited to Abu Bakr Supermarket’s in-house kitchen facilities for live cooking and product development sessions, where they’ll work alongside chefs and food specialists to refine and prepare their creations for customers.
Abu Bakr Supermarket’s newly appointed managing director, Hamza Hussain, shared the supermarket’s excitement for the initiative: “As a proud business with Yorkshire roots, we’re passionate about giving back to the communities we serve in West Yorkshire and beyond.
“We’re passionate about supporting the next generation. This competition allows us to tap into the incredible creativity of Batley’s young people and give them a true behind-the-scenes experience of food development. We can’t wait to bring their ideas to life on our shelves.”
Batley Multi Academy Trust CEO, Sam Vickers, added: “We’re always looking for opportunities that encourage our learners to think creatively, work collaboratively and engage with the world beyond the classroom.
“This partnership does exactly that. It gives our young people the chance to see their ideas come alive in a real business setting, and that’s both empowering and inspiring.”
The competition will launch soon across all Batley Multi Academy Trust schools, with details to be shared directly with learners and families.
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