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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee calls for eco-friendly diet

 Feb. 24, 2015

The panel is asking that people eat less red meat and more plants, due in part to concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, energy, land and water use.

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Sodexo sues Detroit Public Schools for $23M, plus $2M interest

 Feb. 20, 2015

Sodexo is waiting for DPS to honor a judgment ordering more than $23 million in outstanding invoices plus $2 million in interest, according to a federal complaint.

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FTC intends to block Sysco-US Foods merger

Feb. 19, 2015

The regulatory agency is turning to the courts for a temporary injunction until regulatory proceedings are completed. It characterized the $8.2-billion merger as a restraint of the competition that helps foodservice operations’ bottom lines.

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School Nutrition Association members break ranks over nutrition standards

Feb. 18, 2015

A number of SNA members have signed a petition asking the association to end the campaign to relax school nutrition standards. The organization says the request would limit any flexibility in school nutrition standards and discredit the association.

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New Jersey requires parent notification on unpaid meal charges

Feb. 16, 2015

A new law prohibits New Jersey schools from not serving meals to students who have delinquent payment accounts without notifying parents first.

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Ohio school district earns funds for serving lines

Feb. 16, 2015

Just before Christmas, Oak Hills School District in Cincinnati was awarded a federal grant to upgrade equipment at an elementary school.

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Virginia schools say healthy food requirements thwart fund raising efforts

Feb. 16, 2015

Clubs at Virginia high schools say they are limited in what they can sell during fundraisers as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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Minnesota bill could provide free breakfast for all K-6 students

Feb. 16, 2015

A free school breakfast for all students up to the sixth grade is one of the plans included in an education bill introduced by state legislators.

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School leaders and State Rep. discuss nutrition guidelines and food waste

Feb. 16, 2015

School leaders explained to U.S. State Rep. Charlie Dent that adhering to Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is resulting in students throwing away more food.

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Arizona plans broadest Smart Snacks fundraiser exemption policy

Feb. 16, 2015

Federal Smart Snacks requirements will be under review by a committee set up to look at education regulations deemed overreaching or unnecessary.

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