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Some schools find healthier lunches palatable

 Jun. 25, 2014

When City Charter High School recently served chicken Caesar salad as its hot lunch, some gawked at the presentation: chicken pieces, cheese and dressing on top of whole leaves of romaine lettuce.

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Foodservice directors struggle with meeting federal rules and balancing budgets

 Jun. 25, 2014

Some school foodservice directors feel the new federal requirements have cut into sales during a time when enrollment is already declining.

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Local specialties take center stage in school lunches

Jun. 24, 2014

Inspired by new nutrition rules, districts are now offering these and other meals in hopes of getting students to eat healthier by appealing to their taste buds.

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Strategies to grow sales at the soda fountain

Jun. 24, 2014

A three-channel look at how retailers are battling carbonated soft drinks' decline.

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University of Georgia dining hall set to open fall 2014

Jun. 24, 2014

Students can expect an open and fully operational Bolton Dining Commons on the first day of Fall 2014 classes for the University of Georgia.

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Franciscan Hospital for Children selects Unidine Corporation to transform dining program

Jun. 24, 2014

The partnership puts the hospital at a forefront for pediatric healthcare, using fresh food as an approach to wellness and healing.

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Paleo Challenge

Jun. 23, 2014

For a healthy and affordable meal option, we began offering a paleo menu in March. Each meal is served with a protein, two vegetable servings and a bottle of water or iced tea for $7.

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Iowa State University plans renovations after fire

Jun. 23, 2014

Union Drive Community Center will soon decide on what food will be served in the renovated dining hall based on which equipment needs to be replaced.

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University of Kentucky agrees to 15-year deal with Aramark

Jun. 23, 2014

Saying it will “transform overnight the way we provide a vital service to our campus,” University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto said the university is moving forward with a 15-year, nearly $250 million contract with Aramark to provide dining services for UK.

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Students slow to adapt to healthier food options

Jun. 23, 2014

Declining interest in healthier food items in schools are leading some to drop off meal programs.

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