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Why ‘ugly’ produce may be more nutritious

 By Dana Moran on May 11, 2016

Organic, scarred fruits and vegetables are found to have higher antioxidants, studies show.

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UConn Dining wins NACUFS award for vegan recipe

 By Bianca N. Herron on May 11, 2016

The university’s vegan crab cakes with remoulade have been named the best vegan meal by the association.

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On-campus c-stores double down on social media marketing

By Alaina Lancaster on May 11, 2016

In the last 5 years, twice as many foodservice directors running on-campus c-stores have turned to social media to reach their customers, and it might actually be working.

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Tenn. high school pilots hydroponic garden

By FSD Staff on May 11, 2016

Students are testing the efficiency of the soil-free growing method, which may eventually be used to provide produce for student lunches.

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Amid concerns, Ill. district to enact finger scanning in the lunch line

By FSD Staff on May 10, 2016

Though officials say the new process will streamline cafeteria throughput, some groups are encouraging parents to question the implications of children using such technology.

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Steam ovens help Miss. district serve healthier food

By FSD Staff on May 10, 2016

Replacing the district's fryers took a multiyear effort.

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Largest US school districts celebrate Fresh Attitude Week

By Bianca N. Herron on May 10, 2016

The event, created in partnership with the French Department of Agriculture, highlights healthy choices and the inclusion of produce in school meals.

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University debuts initiatives to curb waste in on-campus catering

By Bianca N. Herron on May 09, 2016

Northwestern’s sustainability options include using recyclable cutlery and drinkware, and having volunteers collect and compost materials on-site.

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Mich. university aims to privatize foodservice to cut costs

By FSD Staff on May 09, 2016

In an effort to cut costs, Eastern Michigan University is looking to contract a foodservice vendor.

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UConn opens gluten-free bakery

By Bianca N. Herron on May 09, 2016

Officials say it’s the first of its kind on a college campus.

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