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UMass Amherst pledges to serve antibiotic-free chicken

 By Bianca N. Herron on Aug. 11, 2015

The changeover will be completed by next month, according to the school.

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Nutrition director explains menu choices

 Aug. 11, 2015

After parents raised questions about Kingsport City Schools’ fall menu choices, the new nutrition director explained that student tastes drive menus and that those menus also must meet numerous federal requirements.

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Selling teachers, parents on Breakfast in the Classroom

By Katie Fanuko on Aug. 11, 2015

When it comes to instituting a Breakfast in the Classroom program, getting foodservice staff on board is half the equation. You also need the faculty.

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High school students see the ‘fruits’ of their labor

Aug. 11, 2015

Eight students who spent the summer working in Floyd County High’s farm and greenhouse are now harvesting everything from squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers to potatoes and lettuce.

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Ga. school district hires a Ritz Carlton chef

By Bianca N. Herron on Aug. 11, 2015

Morgan Dockery is switching from cooking at a posh hotel to feeding 20,000 kids every day.

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Dallas school district rolls out ‘Smart Boxes’

Aug. 11, 2015

During lunches at Dallas Independent this fall, the new grab-and-go “Smart Boxes” will offer a variety of offerings such as hummus, sandwiches, bistro salad samplers and wraps.

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Mazzone Hospitality picks up senior-dining contract

Aug. 10, 2015

Mazzone, the Albany region’s largest catering company, will now manage dining services for the 250 residents at Avilia Retirement Community.

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Proposed bill could help modernize outdated school cafeterias

By Bianca N. Herron on Aug. 10, 2015

Many school cafeterias struggle to prepare fresh, healthy meals because of outdated kitchens, but the School Food Modernization Act could bring those outdated facilities up to date.

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Medical center adds cafe

Aug. 10, 2015

The new cafe at Mile Bluff Medical Center will offer made-to-order entrée salads, grab-and-go foods, sandwiches and replaces an employee seating area with vending machines.

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Indiana lawmaker slams NSLP regulations

Aug. 10, 2015

Rep. Todd Rokita (R) says that students going back to school this fall are unlikely to have tastier lunches because administration officials won't "roll back" strict nutritional standards

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