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School cafeterias need consistent customer service, expert says

 Jul. 30, 2015

The founder of school-foodservice consulting company Ingenious Culinary Concepts encourages cafeteria workers to “invest in their customers,” noting that foodservice staff have the chance to shape a child’s day.

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Massachusetts’ new school-nutrition standards significantly improve the regulation of competitive foods, report says

 Jul. 30, 2015

A Northeastern University professor examined the state’s compliance with its school-nutrition standards, implemented in 2014. The updated requirements led to significant improvements in regulating foods and beverages that compete with school meals, such those found in vending machines and school stores, the study found.

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School district promotes ‘green’ healthy-food program

Jul. 29, 2015

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ ‘Lean and Green’ program is designed to get students excited about eating plant-focused meals, including farm-to-school green beans, vegetarian wraps, entree salads, and vegetable and fruit smoothies.

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Study: School lunches healthier at U.S. secondary schools following NSLP standards

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 29, 2015

The updated national nutrition standards helped close the nutrition gap among middle and high schools, a study conducted by a healthcare advocacy group indicates.

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Senators introduce School Lunch Price Protection Act

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 28, 2015

The legislation would prevent schools from being forced to raise meal prices if their child nutrition programs are financially solvent.

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Ohio FSD urges families to stop packing lunches

Jul. 28, 2015

Joe Shamy, foodservice director at Sylvania Schools, says the school meals he and his staff serve are balanced, healthy and cost less than food from the store.

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Georgia middle school’s restaurant teaches culinary skills

Jul. 27, 2015

Meals at Clarke Middle School’s restaurant are prepared by students participating in the school’s Kitchen Garden Corps, which helps them gain leadership, culinary and agricultural skills.

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Junior high revamps menu, cafeteria

Jul. 27, 2015

This fall, students at Perrysburg Junior High will have a new cafeteria that looks more like a buffet, complete with their choice of eight entrees.

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Cafeteria workers join union amid pay concerns

Jul. 27, 2015

Foodservice staff at Lanesborough Elementary School have joined the Lanesborough Education Association collective-bargaining unit, allowing the union to negotiate on their behalf.

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Georgia school district previews school lunch

Jul. 24, 2015

Bibbs County Schools nutrition program recently allowed district employees and special guests to try new recipes that will be served in the fall.

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