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School cafeteria environment can influence dining, study suggests

 Dec. 02, 2014

A new study suggests that, by changing the lunch environment, schools can encourage kids to make better choices without even changing their menus.

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Md. vows to stick with college meal-plan requirements, despite N.J.’s lead

 Dec. 02, 2014

While a recent New Jersey bill will abolish any college prepaid meal plans in the state, officials at this Maryland university said they don't plan on making similar changes.

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USDA doubles purchase of surplus cranberries

Dec. 01, 2014

As Americans break out the cranberries for Thanksgiving dinners, the federal government is taking steps to put more of the tart fruit in food pantries and school lunches.

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Dropping out of federal lunch program raises sales at Chicago schools

Dec. 01, 2014

More students are eating the school lunches at the northwest suburban school district that revamped its food service program after rejecting a federal subsidy this year.

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Three Takes On: Lasagna

By Paul King on Nov. 26, 2014

Three Takes On offers several different versions of the same classic dish. This month spinach, vegan and an interesting Latin take on lasagna.

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Smart snacks sorrows

By Becky Schilling on Nov. 26, 2014

It’s been only a few months since Smart Snacks in Schools went into effect, but already many operators are on the verge of calling “mercy.”

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University of Chicago receives gluten-free accreditation

Nov. 25, 2014

The University of Chicago has received certification from GFFS Accreditation Program for its medical center and campus food service operations.

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Western Illinois University reduces prices, boosts quality

Nov. 24, 2014

In a time when it seems as if prices of just about everything are rising, it is rare to find prices being reduced.

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Social media becomes battleground over school lunches

Nov. 24, 2014

Students' photos of grotesque mystery meats and mush served up as school lunches are making waves on Twitter thanks to their shared hashtag: #ThanksMichelleObama.

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Elon University adds vegetarian outlet

Nov. 24, 2014

The university’s Green World outlet is teaching mainstream diners how to appreciate tofu.

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