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‘Financial peril’ could await school nutrition programs as the extension of pandemic-related waivers looks unlikely

 By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 09, 2022

Funding to extend the waivers was not included in the Omnibus spending bill being voted on by Congress.

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Produce stands at Liberty University motivate students to put dining dollars toward healthy purchases

 By FSD Staff on Mar. 02, 2022

The school's Sodexo-run dining team hosts three produce stand events per semester.

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Metz Culinary Management encourages students to eat healthy through interactive tasting experiences

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 02, 2022

Students get to sample and learn about healthy foods such as red peppers and cherry tomatoes.

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7 marketing ideas for March

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 25, 2022

Check out these ways to celebrate with diners as spring makes its entrance.

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3 ways operators are communicating procurement challenges to diners

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 24, 2022

Respondents to FoodService Director’s recent supply chain survey are trying many different methods to keep customers informed.

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Compass to expand hydroponic farm usage with new partnership

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 23, 2022

The foodservice management company has teamed up with Farmshelf, an indoor hydroponic farm manufacturer.

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New bill seeks to raise the reimbursement rate for school lunch

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 22, 2022

If made law, schools would be reimbursed 59.5 cents per meal.

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Aladdin Campus Dining celebrates Black History Month with station takeover event

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 22, 2022

Student dining employees at Ferrum College were invited to prepare different dishes from their family heritage.

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New report shows school lunch participation dropped by 30% during pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 18, 2022

The Food Research and Action Center compared meal participation across the 2018–19, 2019–20 and 2020–21 school years.

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Colorado bill would provide universal free meals and encourage local procurement in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2022

The state would reimburse schools for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals and create a farm-to-school grant program.

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