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New school nutrition rules included in federal spending bill

 Dec. 10, 2014

A $1.1 trillion omnibus appropriations bill agreed to by top federal lawmakers Tuesday night includes a provision to grant school districts some wriggle room as they try to implement USDA nutrition standards set forth by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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GMOs: After the Elections

 By Paul King on Dec. 09, 2014

The 2014 midterm elections have come and gone, and in at least three states voters have weighed in with their thoughts on genetically modified foodstuffs.

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San Francisco schools roll out student-centered cafeterias

Dec. 09, 2014

SFUSD’s Future Dining Experience will change that by transforming lunchrooms into social, functional spaces and, in turn, increasing school meal participation.

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Compass adds dining app for North American customers

Dec. 09, 2014

Compass Group has introduced a mobile dining app for customers of the foodservice facilities it manages in North America.

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"Let's Move!" director stepping down

Dec. 09, 2014

The leader of first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative, Sam Kass, is stepping down at the end of the month.

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Alaskan school lets students choose menus complying with new lunch regs

Dec. 08, 2014

A contest was held to foster buy-in from the youngsters.

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Missoula schools change allergy procedures

Dec. 08, 2014

New training aims to elevate awareness among parents as well as staff.

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House Republicans resurrect 1-year suspension of school-lunch rules

Dec. 08, 2014

Schools that lost sales for six months would get a one-year waiver on compliance.

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Wyo. schools piloting programs to encourage veggie consumption

Dec. 08, 2014

Cafeterias are redesigned to lead children to make healthier choices.

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Iowa City school district told to change diversity policy or risk loss of lunch funding

Dec. 05, 2014

The state Dept. of Education says the district is misusing data about who participates in the national school lunch program.

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