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Chartwells to fund university's $3.5M food court remodel

Thanks to a new long-term contract with Chartwells, a Michigan university is planning a $3.5 million food court renovation and expansion.

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Cafeteria manager investigated over missing lunch money

A cafeteria manager resigned last month after being investigated by school officials over missing lunch money.

An environmental advocacy group offers several tips to reduce waste and save money—and explains that foodservice departments have a major part to play in the process.

Pennsylvania cafeteria workers, who are school district employees, are asking the board not to outsource their jobs.

A growing body of medical experts and researchers are saying childhood nutrition affects adult income earning potential.

It’s hypocritical to take government money and then suggest, as one school official did, that the government should not expect accountability.

The district’s superintendent apologized after a high school cafeteria manager created two serving lines and barred students receiving free or reduced-price lunch from one of them.

H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods Group have agreed to merge in a mega-deal that would create the third-largest food manufacturer in North America. The deal must be approved by shareholders and government regulators.

Students at Pierce College are hungry for fresh food. The campus is the latest in the Los Angeles Community College District where officials have abandoned foodservice to save money.

Bowling Green students with meal plans may donate one meal-card swipe per week to students who are in need of food. Donated swipes are put on cards, with five swipes each, that are then given to needy students.

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