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Minnesota school meal participation jumps after adopting universal free meal program

 By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 11, 2024

Over 1 million additional school lunches and breakfast were served each month this past fall compared to the same timeframe in 2022, according to state data.

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How Prior Lake-Savage Area School District makes farm-to-school an integral part of the school day

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 10, 2024

Since starting the program in 2016, the team has introduced students to a wide variety of local ingredients and has given them the chance to learn more about farmers who produce them.

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School Nutrition Association continues push for universal free meals in 2024 position paper

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 09, 2024

The organization also advocated for no additional restrictions to the USDA’s school nutrition standards and to raise federal meal reimbursements.

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State lawmakers work to expand free school meal access

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 09, 2024

Also in this week’s legislative update: A bill introduced in New York aims to help schools as they continue to deal with a milk carton shortage.

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California Milk Advisory Board launches the 2024 Great Mozzarella Showdown

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 09, 2024

The California Milk Advisory Board is inviting chefs and culinary students to submit creative recipes with mozzarella as the star ingredient.

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Participation in school garden and food programs may lead to healthier food choices in adulthood

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 08, 2024

A study by researchers at George Washington University found that students who participated in a food education program had a greater interest in trying new foods and were more confident in their ability to make informed food choices compared to their peers.

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Creative Dining Services expands into private K-12 sector with recent acquisition

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 05, 2024

The foodservice provider announced it has acquired fellow hospitality management company Pedestal Foods.

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Attendance at convention centers and the continued return to office boosted Sodexo's sales

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 05, 2024

Foodservice provider Sodexo saw strong sales in the first quarter of 2024 thanks to growth in its corporate services business. Inflation, meanwhile, was in line with expectations.

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USDA's Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards program to honor school nutrition professionals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 04, 2024

The USDA has teamed up with Action for Healthy Kids to launch the awards program which seeks to recognize school nutrition teams making strides in child nutrition.

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FSD in 5: whole milk in schools bill gets blocked in U.S Senate

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 03, 2024

FSD Editor Reyna Estrada discusses a bill that would allow whole milk in schools, HHS’ new nutrition education program and food trends to keep an eye on for 2024.

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