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Signature Series: Bread

 By Becky Schilling on Apr. 10, 2014

As part of our ongoing Signature Series, we asked operators to share their signature bread recipes, including two versions of cinnamon rolls, multigrain rolls and focaccia.

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Iowa greenhouse partners with company to deliver fresh veggies to kids

 Apr. 09, 2014

Minutes after train cars loaded with coal roll by, Jan Swinton admits this rough industrial park on Fairfield's north side is hardly where you'd expect to find the beginnings of a lush vegetable garden that will help feed the area's 1,700 schoolchildren.

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New meal regs greatly affect school menus

Apr. 09, 2014

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act greatly impacted what the majority of operators offer at lunch, according to new research from Datassential. Other challenging areas include menu rotation and reimbursements.

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N.C. schools replace junk food with fruits and veggies

Apr. 09, 2014

As director of child nutrition for Durham Public Schools, James Keaten is transforming cafeterias into places where fresh fruits and vegetables are replacing junk food.

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Texas district opens full-service bakery

By Becky Schilling on Apr. 09, 2014

With the increased number of regulations on school meal programs, directors are increasingly trying to find ways to have more control over the ingredients in the items they serve.

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Fla. school district to serve free suppers in after-school programs

Apr. 09, 2014

The School Board of Highlands County will likely serve free suppers at some of its elementary schools starting in the fall to students in after-school programs.

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Purchasing equipment top budget challenge

Apr. 07, 2014

Four out of 10 operators indicated that finding the money to purchase new equipment and an overall declining budget were their top budget challenges.

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Conn. school board considers outsourcing foodservice

Apr. 07, 2014

Opponents of privatizing school food service operations have been vocal at Board of Education meetings for months; however, board members who support privatization continue to hold back on responding.

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Ohio lunch officials balance health, finance and student favorites

Apr. 07, 2014

Recent federal and state regulations that require schools to serve healthier lunches have driven up food costs and made schools juggle menus to balance health, finances and what kids will eat.

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Photos from Day 3 at MenuDirections 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Culinary Workshops and the Chris Ivens-Brown close out the conference.

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