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April 16th, 2014

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District drops out of fed. lunch program over competitive food regs

04-14-2014 | Source: The News-Gazette

When the bell for Monticello High School's first lunch period rings, freshman Blakley Nesselrodt heads to "the snack bar" in the cafeteria...

Farmington school privatization of food services ruled unlawful

04-11-2014 | Source: Foster's Daily Journal

The Public Employee Labor Relations Board has ruled the Farmington Schools District has violated New Hampshire labor laws when they outsourced and privatized food services in the district.

Pa. students eat fresh, local food at 100-Mile Meal event

04-11-2014 | Source: Bryn Mawr

Bryn Mawr students will be “eating fresh and eating local” on Thursday, April 10, as Dining Services and the Sustainable Food Committee present a “100-Mile Meal.” - See more at: http://news.brynmawr...

District used cafeteria funds illegally, report says

04-10-2014 | Source: San Bernardino County Sun

The Colton Joint Unified Scool District, in Calif., used the funds for more than $730,000 in utilities, salaries and benefits, according to the California Department of Education.

True Food Kitchen dishes now available at Univ. of Ariz. Medical Center

04-10-2014 | Source: Arizona Daily Star

Dr. Andrew Weil has yet to open one of his True Food Kitchen restaurants in Tucson, but his dishes will now be available at a venue previously unknown for culinary prowess — the hospital.

Vanderbilt Univ. sees a decrease in to-go boxes after campaign

04-10-2014 | Source: InsideVandy

Since Vanderbilt Campus Dining unveiled an HOD group’s “If You Stay, Use a Tray” campaign in Rand, Hunt-Blackwell admits she now feels guilty when asking for a to-go box — and she’s not alone.

Study says schools don't have problem with new water regs

04-10-2014 | Source: CBS

Studies show that drinking water helps children stay at a healthy weight. It can also help them stay focused in the classroom. Now, a new study takes a look at whether water is readily available at...

Louisiana State University won't increase dining prices next year

04-10-2014 | Source: The Daily Reveille

Students looking to satisfy their hunger off campus have many options, but next year’s University dining services prices might encourage students to stay on campus for meals.

Should NYU students care about labeling GMO foods in dining halls?

04-09-2014 | Source: NYU Local

Keith Kloor, an environmental journalist and NYU professor, sighs into the recorder. “The studies have not shown that organic food is any more nutritional. It doesn’t have a higher nutritional …...

Univ. of Fla. voted favorite vegan-friendly college

04-09-2014 | Source: The Independent Florida Alligator

UF was voted the Favorite Vegan-Friendly college in the large school category in a contest by peta2, the youth outreach division of the animal rights group PETA.

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