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FSD Update

Operations

2nd breakfast staves off obesity in kids

 By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 18, 2016

Students who follow breakfast at home with an additional breakfast at school are less likely to be overweight than their peers who skip the meal altogether, according to the study.

Workforce

What FSDs can do to improve workplace culture

 By Dana Moran on Mar. 18, 2016

Four ideas we culled for all operators from the Women’s Foodservice Forum conference.

Operations

Demand for specialty foods on campuses ups meal plan costs

By FSD Staff on Mar. 18, 2016

Meal plan prices at six Minnesota universities will rise nearly 11 percent next school year as student demand for healthy, vegan and organic options grows.

Operations

Grab-and-go breakfast boosts district’s participation by 30 percent

By FSD Staff on Mar. 17, 2016

One elementary school in the Virginia-based district saw an uptick of 117 percent, officials say.

Operations

Ga. district to pilot free after-school meals

By FSD Staff on Mar. 17, 2016

The supper program will ensure students have a nutritious dinner, officials at Richmond County Schools say.

Workforce

5 ways FSDs can work better with HR

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 16, 2016

Here are some ways FSDs recommend for getting HR on your side.

Operations

Reebok ditches sugary foods for more healthful options

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 16, 2016

The sports company will no longer offer candy bars, soda, pasta or fried foods at its corporate campus.

Operations

Conn. students petition for the right to snack in school

By FSD Staff on Mar. 16, 2016

The no-snack policy is in place to reduce the risk of allergic reactions for students with food allergies and keep “critters” out of the school, Amity Regional High School officials say.

Operations

Nation’s 2nd-largest school district switching to antibiotic-free chicken

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 14, 2016

The district’s board approved the contract last week.

Operations

Detroit nutrition director gives tips on starting school gardens

By FSD Staff on Mar. 14, 2016

Adding a tax to school lunches is one way, says Betti Wiggins.

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