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Idaho hosts ‘Farm to School' conference

 Feb. 11, 2015

At a recent conference, Idaho farmers learned about the challenges school foodservice personnel face when trying to purchase local food.

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Michelle Obama: Kids will eventually embrace changes in school lunches, nutrition

 Feb. 10, 2015

The First Lady says students who are accustomed to eating healthier at school could become a generation that embraces healthier eating habits.

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St. Anne School’s brand new lunchroom a hit with students

By Katie Fanuko on Feb. 10, 2015

When students at St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel, Calif., went to lunch on Feb. 2, they were able see their new two-story cafeteria for the first time.

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School district starts text message program to send nutritional updates

Feb. 10, 2015

The Fit Kids Text program at sends families tips about nutrition, healthy eating habits and upcoming school menus.

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School district could offer all students free lunch

Feb. 10, 2015

An Illinois school district is contemplating whether to make a free breakfast and lunch available to all students starting next school year.

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School district pulls blue biscuits

Feb. 10, 2015

Middle School parents say students were served biscuits that appeared moldy, though an inspection found the color was due to a chemical reaction.

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Judiciary panel allows relaxed K-12 nutrition standards during states of emergency

Feb. 10, 2015

West Virginia’s Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill allowing schools to relax nutrition standards during states of emergency or preparedness.

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SNA and produce association at odds over fruit and vegetable serving requirements

Feb. 09, 2015

The SNA and United Fresh Produce Association are in disagreement over fruit and vegetable regulations found in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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District considers privatizing food service

Feb. 09, 2015

School officials in Tennessee are exploring the cost and effectiveness of privatizing the district’s food service with a cafeteria management company. The business would likely oversee staffing, equipping and operating.

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Foodservice workers say they were ‘bullied' into contract agreement

Feb. 06, 2015

Foodservice workers say Chartwells added an extra half hour to their schedule, increased healthcare costs and cut access to old email accounts.

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