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Detroit nutrition director gives tips on starting school gardens

By FSD Staff on Mar. 14, 2016

Adding a tax to school lunches is one way, says Betti Wiggins.

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University sells produce to Chartwells

 By FSD Staff on Mar. 10, 2016

The Florida university says it’s the first in the state to sell campus-grown produce to its foodservice vendor.

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University researchers test emojis as waste-reduction tool

By FSD Staff on Mar. 08, 2016

Emojis could help schools across the nation cut down on food waste, officials say.

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Offer prizes to reduce food waste

Mar. 07, 2016

Students at Misericordia University can become members of "Mom's Clean Plate Club" by showing their clean plate to an employee positioned at the disposal area.

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University of Maine taps Sodexo as new vendor

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 04, 2016

Increased local sourcing and wellness will be key priorities in coming years.

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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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Mass. university joins food-systems initiative

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 01, 2016

The school’s dining services will work with Menus of Change University Research Collaborative to create more sustainable, plant-forward diets for students.

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Sodexo names Maeve McInnis director of local sourcing initiative

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 29, 2016

The Maine Course program aims to assist the vendor’s accounts with making responsible seafood choices.

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6 lessons from MenuDirections

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 29, 2016

FoodService Director’s annual immersion in culinary trends, the MenuDirections conference, opened Sunday with a look at delivering health, sustainability and excitement. Here are some of the highlights.

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Students innovate repurposing of vegetable scraps

By FSD Staff on Feb. 23, 2016

The scraps, which would normally be thrown away, are now used to make a nutritious new ingredient.

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