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USDA announces which nonprofit will manage new grant and awards program for school nutrition

 By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 17, 2023

Action for Healthy Kids will get $47 million to manage the program, which is part of the USDA’s $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives initiative.

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Texas State adds new autonomous checkout machines

 By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 17, 2023

Chartwells Higher Ed, which runs foodservice at the university, has implemented machines from tech company Mashgin.

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Zerocater raises $15M to grow AI-powered 'cafeteria replacement'

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 16, 2023

The company's Cloud Cafe, which allows employees to order meals from an app, was built for hybrid workplaces.

Sustainability

US Foods adds electric vehicles to its delivery fleet

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 15, 2023

The food distributor has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 32.5% by 2032.

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Aramark Healthcare+ is training foodservice employees on patient experience

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 14, 2023

The foodservice provider has partnered with Healthcare Plus Solutions to bring patient experience coaching to the hospitals it serves.

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How UNCG's 'dining takeover' gives dietetic interns hands-on foodservice experience

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 13, 2023

Interns at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro took turns working as supervisors at the university’s dining hall.

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Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to fund universal free meals through the current school year

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 10, 2023

The bill includes $60 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to provide the meals until the end of June. Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign it into law. 

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Cura Hospitality's Souper Bowl promotion helps keep winter doldrums away

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 10, 2023

Soup recipes went head-to-head in a competition held at Saint Vincent Hospital, part of the Allegheny Health Network.

Technology & Equipment

Sodexo Live! launches cashierless grab-and-go spot at Salt Palace Convention Center

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 09, 2023

Salt Shaker Grab-and-Go will sell a variety of sandwiches, pastries, coffees and more.

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Slutty Vegan to open first location on a college campus

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 08, 2023

The Georgia Tech unit will serve the vegan chain’s full menu for lunch, dinner and late night.

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