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Make healthy eating a show

 Apr. 03, 2015

We educated students, parents and staff about local products and healthy eating. Vendors donated prizes to give to kids who filled out surveys for feedback on their products.

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Lawmakers again reject ‘Sodexo’ employee protection bill

Apr. 03, 2015

For the second time, Vermont legislators voted down legislation that would have protected employees who use a company benefit, such as a sick day, from employer retribution.

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Under fire: Dietetics group stops endorsing Kraft Singles

Apr. 01, 2015

After outrage from its members, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will end its partnership with Kraft, through which the academy’s ‘Kids Eat Right’ label appeared on the cheese product.

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Aramark worker fired for serving inmates trashed food

Apr. 01, 2015

In October 2014, an Aramark employee instructed kitchen workers to serve food that had been thrown into the trash to fellow inmates. The Michigan Department of Corrections says Aramark fired the employee.

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Former Condé Nast cafeteria dodges demolition

Mar. 30, 2015

The Frank Gehry-designed cafeteria in the New York City 4 Times Square skyscraper will be retained by the building’s new owners.

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Is childhood nutrition the key to the economy?

Mar. 30, 2015

A growing body of medical experts and researchers are saying childhood nutrition affects adult income earning potential.

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Japanese museum offers recreation of prison food

Mar. 27, 2015

The Abashiri Prison Museum has a cafeteria where diners can eat a recreation of modern Japanese prison food.

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Photograph your work, post on social media

Mar. 27, 2015

After several members of our staff attended a class on smartphone photography, we came back and trained the rest of our staff to take pictures of the plates they prepare.

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2015 K-12 Census: USDA regulations continue to confound schools

By Paul King on Mar. 26, 2015

A recent survey of its members by the School Nutrition Association revealed that many operators are facing moderate to serious challenges in meeting the stricter nutritional requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Heinz, Kraft announce mega-merger

Mar. 25, 2015

H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods Group have agreed to merge in a mega-deal that would create the third-largest food manufacturer in North America. The deal must be approved by shareholders and government regulators.

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