FSD Update

Operations

University rolls out wellness meals

Officials say the meals—which include fruits, protein and whole grains—will help Binghamton University reach its campus-wide wellness goals.

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Ga. high school sources herbs, vegetables from campus greenhouse

Officials say Benjamin E. Mays High is the only school in its district with a greenhouse that uses hydroponics and aquaponics to grow vegetables and herbs year-round.

The vendor's Future Chefs: Healthy Breakfast Challenge promotes healthy food choices and encourages innovation in the kitchen.

Students at Nickerson High School now have more entrees—and more seating options—to choose from during meal times.

The legislation, which has moved on to the House, would require the state’s departments of agriculture and education to develop such programs in public schools.

A petition with more than 1,000 signatures has circulated on a Mississippi campus, calling for the university to rethink its contract with Aramark.

California Baptist University and Scripps College claimed the top two spots in Niche.com's recent list of California colleges with the best food.

Baker, child nutrition director at Raleigh County Schools, has won the designation for the state of West Virginia.

While preparing to debut a revamped dining hall, the university is testing a “grains and beans” bar and new recipes for items such as vegan crab cakes and Kung Pao chicken pizza.

Prepared lunches from home aren’t allowed in these areas, which also undergo more extensive cleaning.

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