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Calif. district receives USDA grant to implement farm-to-school program

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 08, 2016

Officials at Plumas Unified School District say the $45,000 grant will impact more than 2,000 students.

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USDA releases 2015-2020 dietary guidelines

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 07, 2016

The new recommendations for how America should eat call for consuming less salt and more fiber and whole grains.

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La Crosse, Wis., school district hires new nutrition specialist

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Former foodservice director Marilyn Volden will take on the role.

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Millennial-friendly dining program rolls out to 1,400 corporate cafes

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 06, 2016

The format, launched by dining company Eurest, offers small-portion options as well as fresh produce for at-home meal preparation.

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Mass. district’s peanut ban could hurt foodservice sales

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Despite the ban’s good intentions to protect students with peanut allergies, it may have a negative financial impact, officials say.

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New grant to fund food pantries on six college campuses

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 05, 2016

The funds will help alleviate food insecurity at schools in southern Arkansas.

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Fine-dining chef aims to improve school lunches

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

Daniel Giusti’s new company, Brigaid, will renovate school kitchens and staff them with professional chefs.

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University’s new nutrition bar fuels student-athletes

By FSD Staff on Dec. 18, 2015

Penn State’s nutrition bar, located in the renovated Lasch Football building, serves up high-protein snacks.

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Food insecurity affecting college students’ academic performance

By FSD Staff on Dec. 16, 2015

Nearly a quarter of students worry about not having enough money to buy food, according to the study by the University of Minnesota.

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Elementary school’s new program gives students a healthy start

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Jackson Elementary students not only receive a free breakfast, but also have more opportunities each morning for physical activity and academic help.

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