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Jamba's smoothie robot gets some personality

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 05, 2022

The kiosk's new robotic arm sports a set of googly eyes and a dance routine, and will make its debut at UCLA’s Ackerman Student Union. 

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N.J. bill would revise farm-to-school program to set up grant fund and make local food purchasing mandatory

 By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 04, 2022

Under the current law, the farm-to-school program only encourages schools to purchase local food.

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University of Minnesota to credit students 50% of September dining charges

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 04, 2022

The University of Minnesota is crediting all students living in residence halls 50% of their monthly dining charge for September. The credit comes as a result of reduced service hours and menu opt...

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Labor strikes disrupt some Sysco operations

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2022

Drivers have walked off the job in Boston and central New York, and Arizona workers are honoring picket lines.

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The FDA sours on sugary foods

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 03, 2022

In its new proposed rule to update the definition of “healthy” on packaged food labels, the Food & Drug Administration is cracking down on sugar and nutrient fortification of junk foods.

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Robotic pizza truck designed by SpaceX engineers to soon lift off at University of Southern California

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 03, 2022

Stellar Pizza aims to develop a fleet of automated pizza trucks that could become a national brand.

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Levy takes a minority stake in Boka Restaurant Group

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 30, 2022

The noncommercial foodservice giant is no stranger to the independent restaurant world.

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NYC Public Schools launches Chefs Council to develop plant-based recipes

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 30, 2022

The 12-member council will be chaired by celebrity chef Rachael Ray.

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Chartwells Higher Education brings back Joy-Ful campaign for another year

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 29, 2022

The second year of the campaign will kick off with the nation’s largest collegiate farmers market.

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California's school nutrition programs must buy domestic products under new law

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 29, 2022

The Buy American Food Act (BAFA) will go into effect starting in 2024 and require schools to purchase American-made food.

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