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NSLP reauthorization bill almost complete

 By Bianca N. Herron on Oct. 29, 2015

Leaders from the Senate Agriculture Committee are nearly finished with a legislative measure that would adjust controversial school-meal rules.

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N.Y. district partners with food bank for new program

 By FSD Staff on Oct. 29, 2015

The BackPack Program provides at-risk students with food for school vacations and weekends.

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Chartwells hosts cafeteria grand opening

By FSD Staff on Oct. 29, 2015

The foodservice vendor also had a disc jockey, games and prize giveaways at Tennessee Technological University’s opening.

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University creates team to monitor Sodexo

By FSD Staff on Oct. 29, 2015

The contractor’s progress in meeting specific goals will be the focus of monthly meetings.

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S.D. district sees breakfast participation increase 126%

By FSD Staff on Oct. 28, 2015

Brandon Valley School District serves breakfast before school and offers a second option less than one hour into the day.

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USDA sees upswing in CEP participation

By Bianca N. Herron on Oct. 28, 2015

Participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision—which allows schools to serve free meals to all students regardless of income—rose by 20 percent this year, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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N.C. students taste test locally grown foods

By FSD Staff on Oct. 28, 2015

Morganton Day School officials said they want to expose students to foods they may not have had before and increase their food nutrition and sourcing knowledge.

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Top chefs lobby Congress to freeze Child Nutrition Act rules

By Bianca N. Herron on Oct. 28, 2015

The group asked lawmakers to keep certain provisions that K-12 foodservice directors would like to change.

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Food-truck vendor says school district cost him money

By FSD Staff on Oct. 28, 2015

Garrett Blinn, owner of the Buttz Food Truck, alleges that Houston ISD severed his contract because the name of his truck and the food he sells would offend pork eaters.

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K-12 nutrition specialists tour Auburn University facilities

By FSD Staff on Oct. 27, 2015

The group explored the university’s feeding and wellness facilities.

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