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LA schools to pilot vegan lunch program

By FSD Staff on May 09, 2017

The program will expand the availability of plant-based dishes and will not cost students more than traditional meals, a school board official says.

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Seafood challenges to tackle this spring

 By Jill Failla on May 09, 2017

Operators reveal how they’re hooking their diners with fish.

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Penn State to open 1st kosher, allergen-free station

By FSD Staff on May 03, 2017

School officials believe the menu will also appeal to students who eat halal.

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FSDs react to Trump's easing of school lunch rules

By FSD Staff on May 02, 2017

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s announcement Monday of plans to roll back parts of the National School Lunch Program, including some requirements for sodium and whole-grain products, is drawing a broad variety of reactions from foodservice operators across the nation.

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Trump eases school lunch requirements

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2017

A few rollbacks were slipped into the 1,600-plus-page budget, while Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signaled today that he'll likely seek additional longer-term changes.

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3 fresh takes on school farms

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 26, 2017

The next generation of school farms features mobility and greater produce variety. 

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The James Beard Foundation Blended Burger Project™ contest

By FSD Staff on Apr. 25, 2017

FoodService Director and the James Beard Foundation invite you to join the Blended Burger Project™, a movement that strives to make burgers better.

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How salad bars evolve to fit diners' desires

By FSD Staff on Apr. 14, 2017

Question:How has your salad bar evolved to fit diners’ desires and seasonality?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilAt Cal Dining, we:Have composed salads (grab-and-go) featuring local and seasonal ingr...

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FSDs use the sweet spot to create winning dishes

By Jill Failla on Apr. 14, 2017

How FSDs are building off diners’ perceptions of flavor and health to create winning dishes.

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3 questions with Sam Kass

By FSD Staff on Apr. 14, 2017

The former White House nutrition advisor addresses how to model healthy eating and one food-related issue facing the country.

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