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How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 05, 2024

Chef demos, farmer visits and more have become commonplace at the district this school year thanks to Director of Food Service Christina Lawson, who focused on growing the district's farm-to-school efforts as part of her capstone for the Chef Ann Foundation’s Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship program.

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"Micro farm" to bring fresh greens to Nazareth University

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 02, 2024

The farm is installed in the dining hall so students can watch their food grow.

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Chartwells Higher Ed brings back its Delight-Ful event for a third year

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 02, 2024

As part of this year’s celebration, the foodservice provider is offering a special ‘Dine and Delight’ menu which features students’ favorite dishes.

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San Francisco State University dining team to participate in food waste competition

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 01, 2024

The nationwide competition is being organized by Sodexo, SFSU’s foodservice provider.

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Instacart partners with 5 higher education institutions for food as medicine research

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 31, 2024

The research projects will allow the grocery delivery company to further analyze the impact food as medicine programs have on various population groups.

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Healthier eating may be a menu's font size away

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 31, 2024

Size matters when it comes to listing calorie counts, as customers may be more likely to choose a menu item when nutrition info is printed in a larger typeface.

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Federal bill would ban lab-grown meat in school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 30, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: States continue to take steps toward implementing universal free school meals for all.

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Many parents say school meals can save them money but still view them as unhealthy, study reveals.

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 29, 2024

According to the study, only 44% of parents perceived school lunches to be healthy, however, a majority said that school meals can save them money, time and stress.

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Chartwells K12 heats up the menu with new hot chocolate milk concept

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 29, 2024

The foodservice provider has partnered with the National Dairy Council to launch the concept at over 55 schools this month.

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Texas Christian University dining team celebrates Dry January with mocktail event

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 29, 2024

Students could try a variety of alcohol-free mixed drinks that contained immune-boosting ingredients.

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