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Updated school nutrition standards reduced weight gain in students from low-income families, study says

 By Benita Gingerella on May 11, 2022

The study compared the BMI of elementary students before and after the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was implemented.

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School district installs solar greenhouses to provide fresh produce for nutrition program

 By FSD Staff on May 11, 2022

The greenhouses will grow items such as lettuce, legumes, carrots and radishes, and also provide students with hands-on learning experiences.

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Student Success program provides learning experiences for Chartwells Higher Ed and its interns

By Benita Gingerella on May 10, 2022

The initiative’s benefits are two-fold: offering interns real-world work experience while giving Chartwells an inside look at what college students want from their dining program.

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New York bill would require schools to serve plant-based, kosher and halal menu items

By Benita Gingerella on May 10, 2022

The options would be offered to students at no additional cost, and schools would be required to provide them during every meal and snack served in the cafeteria.

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High school nutrition team hires students to combat staffing challenges

By FSD Staff on May 10, 2022

Fifteen students at Wayzata High School are working in the cafeteria for class credit and close to $17 an hour.

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Pietro Satriano is no longer CEO of US Foods

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

Under pressure from a shareholder, the distribution giant said it will start hunting for Satriano's replacement.

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Funding to further extend school nutrition waivers could be included in upcoming bill

By FSD Staff on May 09, 2022

The Senate is debating whether to include funding for the waivers issued during the pandemic in a supplemental appropriations package.

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Florida Blue changes up cafe service to a fast-casual restaurant model

By Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2022

The new setup better accommodates employees’ more flexible work schedules, the labor shortage and purchasing.

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California middle school holds local food tasting during lunch

By FSD Staff on May 06, 2022

Laguna Middle School held the event to celebrate the state’s expansion of free school meals to all students.

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White House announces Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

By Benita Gingerella on May 05, 2022

The conference will gather stakeholders to discuss how to end hunger nationwide and increase Americans' physical activity by 2030.

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