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Vt. college stops sale of energy drinks on campus

 By FSD Staff on Mar. 03, 2016

Consumption of energy drinks has been linked to unsafe behavior and serious health consequences, officials at Middlebury College say.

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N.Y. schools could be rewarded for buying local

By FSD Staff on Mar. 02, 2016

A proposal that would give extra reimbursement to schools that purchase locally sourced food is gaining support.

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Alaska researchers seek to expand fish-to-school program

By FSD Staff on Feb. 25, 2016

They aim to bring locally sourced salmon into school cafeterias and classrooms throughout Alaska.

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Senator seeks to up domestic seafood use in NSLP

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 18, 2016

Purchasing domestically caught fish is healthier for American children, says Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA).

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Plot out locally-sourced ingredients

Feb. 01, 2016

“We work with local producers to source meats, seafood, produce and even canola oil, and then call out the locations on a map to tell the story to guests.” 

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Neb. district rolls out local-beef program

By FSD Staff on Jan. 25, 2016

The program works with farmers in the state to feed students home-state meat.

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400 hospitals pledge to purchase antibiotic free meat

By FSD Staff on Jan. 19, 2016

The facilities plan to raise the portion of ABF proteins to 20 percent.

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Rick Tinsley: Driving sales with global flavors

By Erin Gibbons on Jan. 15, 2016

Rick Tinsley is transforming Eisenhower Medical Center by revitalizing traffic at Cafe 34 and improving food quality and appearance through local shopping.

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Resolving to be more sustainable in 2016

By Dana Moran on Jan. 15, 2016

Deputy Editor Dana Moran spoke to many smart, innovative operators about sustainability initiatives in 2015. Here are favorites she hopes you’ll steal.

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FSD's Culinary Council: Winter produce ordering

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Question:How are you adjusting your produce order for the winter?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilOur guests remember the days when you could not get a berry in December, but society and global comm...

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