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Conn. school board takes steps to privatize school cafeterias

 Jul. 10, 2015

After two years of court battles and union disputes, the school board is moving to hire a private contractor.

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Aramark honors Chef Ben Hernandez

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 10, 2015

The global foodservice provider has named the Baylor University executive chef the company’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year, in recognition of his commitment to volunteer service and leadership in his community.

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FDA delays menu labeling a year

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The FDA acknowledges that more clarity is needed before compliance the disclosure laws for chain restaurants can be enforced.

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Kentucky generals in favor of school-lunch program standards

Jul. 09, 2015

Retired generals from Kentucky say obesity can be combated with healthier school nutrition, as more than 70 percent of the state’s young adults do not qualify for military service because they're considered obese.

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Using bright produce to entice kids

By Dana Moran on Jul. 09, 2015

Some tips on how to entice students to take their half-cup of fruit or vegetables at lunch time in compliance with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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West Virginia elementary school grows lunch in garden

Jul. 09, 2015

Students at Beverly Elementary School planted a small crop of lettuce in their garden, creating their own salad lunch with it and other fresh items from the salad bar.

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FDA promises to clarify menu-labeling rules next month

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The assurance of clarity came as part of the agency’s decision to delay enforcement until 2016.

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In the pink?

By Dana Moran on Jul. 09, 2015

Artificial color is fighting a losing battle, with manufacturers and restaurants dropping added flavoring and color from some of their products.

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Tennessee elementary school renovations almost complete

Jul. 09, 2015

When Eagleville School opens this fall, there will be 23,000 new square feet of space that includes an expanded cafeteria, science labs, elementary school classrooms, band and choir rooms, and a 400-plus-seat auditorium.

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Vermont summer nutrition programs expand

Jul. 08, 2015

Vermont children are enjoying summer meals and snacks at 270 locations, up from 141 in 2009, as a result of a partnership between Hunger Free Vermont and the USDA.

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