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Food from home, canteen operators feel pinch

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By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 19 February 2026, 12:10PM

More students are opting to bring their own food as rising costs force school canteens to raise prices. Canteen operators claim the rising food prices are affecting everyone.

By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 19 February 2026, 12:10PM

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