Recent initiatives promote healthy eating for children in Cyprus

On September 8, 2026, Alphamega Hypermarkets held its second hands-on Children’s Nutrition and Cooking Workshop at the University of Nicosia. Designed for children aged 8 to 14, the event aimed to promote healthy eating habits and reduce screen time through interactive culinary education. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with brand ambassador and chef Christina Christofi, the Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association, and the Intercollege Culinary Arts Department, as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility program.

Simultaneously, Lidl Cyprus announced the launch of its ninth annual 'Food Academy for Children' program for the 2026-2027 academic year in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. This long-standing initiative, integrated into the Health Education curriculum for first-year gymnasium students, has engaged over 6,800 students from 260 schools since its inception in 2018. The program, based at the Lidl Food Academy in central Nicosia, focuses on teaching balanced nutrition and environmental consciousness through creative cooking sessions, representing a significant institutional effort to improve dietary awareness among Cypriot youth.