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How to run a successful food truck

 By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2015

Beyond the basic rules of operating a truck safely, laws for mobile eateries vary, so check all local ordinances before proceeding with a food truck.

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How to plan for food allergies

 By Dina Berta on Sep. 15, 2015

The number of children with a food allergy rose 18 percent from 1997 to 2007, however, just 38 percent of K-12 operators had allergy training in the past year.

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University c-stores found to be selling expired foods

Sep. 10, 2015

Some of the products found at University of Nebraska-Lincoln c-stores are past their expiration date, a conscious effort by the retail operations manager to cut down on waste.

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UMass Amherst pledges to serve antibiotic-free chicken

By Bianca N. Herron on Aug. 11, 2015

The changeover will be completed by next month, according to the school.

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Preparing local produce for winter use

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 30, 2015

University of Montana’s executive chef says flexibility is key when storing local produce for winter.

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The buzz on honey bees

By Dana Moran on Jul. 13, 2015

The National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators aims to reduce honey bee colony losses during winter to no more than 15%.

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Lawmakers propose prison kitchen inspections after Aramark issues

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 26, 2015

Two Michigan representatives have introduced legislation that would require prison kitchens be inspected by the local county health department, after continued issues with Aramark, who operates the state’s prison foodservice.

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Union accuses hospital of degraded sanitary conditions

Jun. 25, 2015

A California healthcare workers union member allegedly found maggots in a patient’s mouth, as well as in the cafeteria at Riverside County Hospital.

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Summer camp teaches students with food allergies how to cook

Jun. 23, 2015

Directors of a Frederick, Maryland, summer camp want to help children with severe allergies to have some fun with food for a change.

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Food allergies on the rise

Jun. 23, 2015

Six percent of children and 3 percent of adults now suffer from food allergies, with the main culprits being gluten, milk, eggs, fish, nuts and soy.

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