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University dining services caters to students with new additions

 Sep. 22, 2015

After a campus-wide survey found students wanted a variety of better food, Central Washington University has added more Asian selections, organic and gluten-free options, as well as all-day breakfast and hot sandwiches.

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Private Conn. universities limit eggs due to Avian Flu

 Sep. 22, 2015

While the Avian Flu has yet to impact the state’s public universities, Quinnipiac University and Albertus Magnus College have cut down—and are even working on eliminating—the use of eggs at breakfast.

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Snack program delivers fresh produce to students

Sep. 21, 2015

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at Cherokee Elementary School allows students to sample fresh produce in the classroom during snack time.

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Students vote for menu items at food fair

Sep. 21, 2015

Knox County students had an opportunity to attend a food fair and vote on what products they’d like to see in their cafeteria from 89 vendors.

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Create a fresh fruit base for healthy beverages

Sep. 21, 2015

Use fresh, seasonal fruits to create a base for agua fresca, smoothies and raspados [Mexican shaved ice]. You can choose in-season, local fruit.

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UCLA adds kosher and halal meal plans

Sep. 21, 2015

The new meal plans feature pre-packaged lunches and dinners that meet kosher and halal requirements, orthodox methods of preparing food for Jews and Muslims.

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Pa. hospital upgrades cafeteria

Sep. 18, 2015

Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital’s Side Street Café opened Aug. 21 and boasts tables, counter-style seating and booths as well as a customized drink fountain.

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Study examines impact of food pairings on school waste

By Bianca N. Herron on Sep. 18, 2015

A study led by Texas A&M found school meals paired with popular vegetables are less likely to end up in the garbage.

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Chef Jose Andres to open veggie restaurant at UPenn

Sep. 17, 2015

Beefsteak, a vegetable-focused concept, will open a second unit in 2016. The start-up fast-casual brand features four predesigned bowls. Guests can also customize their bowls.

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University moves towards student-run food providers

Sep. 16, 2015

McGill University is currently filling slots in its Student-Run Cafe, a new addition that is part of a larger plan to move away from commercial tenants in favor of student-run food providers.

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