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David Gorberg: proactive salesmanship

 By Lindsey Ramsey on Jul. 13, 2015

Fostering a food connection and salesmanship remains a driving influence in David Gorberg's role as general manager for Unidine at Tufts Health Plan.

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Children's hospital builds in classes and a taste of normalcy

 By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 13, 2015

When guests at Boston Children’s Hospital walk into the Fresh Food Court cafeteria, they’ll be able to pick up a meal—or some new cooking pointers.

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Kentucky generals in favor of school-lunch program standards

Jul. 09, 2015

Retired generals from Kentucky say obesity can be combated with healthier school nutrition, as more than 70 percent of the state’s young adults do not qualify for military service because they're considered obese.

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Hospital partners with dining service to deliver on fresh food pledge

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 09, 2015

Staff, patients, and visitors at Frisbie Memorial Hospital now enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience with food made from scratch and without chemicals, additives, and preservatives.

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Using bright produce to entice kids

By Dana Moran on Jul. 09, 2015

Some tips on how to entice students to take their half-cup of fruit or vegetables at lunch time in compliance with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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Laugh cafe offers seniors food and a smile

Jul. 08, 2015

Admission to the seniors-only cafe event at Sibley Memorial Hospital costs one joke, recited out loud.

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28 salad bars donated to schools across the country

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 08, 2015

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program’s donation will assist schools with meeting the new school-lunch nutrition standards while empowering students to choose their own fruits and vegetables daily.

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Kansas not taking advantage of federal summer food program

Jul. 07, 2015

Ranked as one of the lowest states providing summer meals to students in need, a Kansas State University nutritionist says the state is not taking advantage of the program as well as it could be.

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School districts not happy with reversal of fried-foods ban

Jul. 02, 2015

Although Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently lifted the 10-year ban on serving fried foods in schools, eight of the state’s biggest districts said they have no plans to add fried items to their menus.

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A deeper dive into team meals

Jul. 02, 2015

Columbia University Sports Dietician Andrew James Pierce describes how he works together with foodservice to create team menus that maximize performance.

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