News

Sustainability changes tough to make in Maryland Student Union
02-14-2013
Outside vendors resistent to switch to earth-friendly to-go containers.
West Virginia district fights to encourage kids to eat healthy
02-12-2013
District tries to explain to community group that department can only do so much to get kids to eat healthy.
Nutrition-rich foods prove unpopular, removed from menu
02-12-2013
Arlington Heights District forced to remove healthy items due to low sales.
Independent companies sprout up to serve healthy school fare
02-12-2013
In California, companies such as Kid Chow are providing healthy food for students.
U of Georgia turns to Twitter to name dining hall
02-11-2013
Submission that wins the most Twitter votes wins.
Rutgers readies food truck, the Knight Wagon
02-11-2013
Truck set to debut at end of the month.
New Hampshire schools already set on snack guidelines
02-11-2013
Vending and snack program already meets new proposed guidelines.
Iowa hospitals commit to reducing food waste
02-11-2013
Hospital is responding to report that it threw away $181,000 worth of food last year.
Calif. districts misspent meal money, says state report
02-08-2013
The DOE has ordered eight districts to repay about $170 million to programs that offer free and reduced-price meals.
Minnesota bill wants to give reduced-price students free lunch
02-07-2013
Bill would expand the free lunch program by 61,500 students.
Hawaii state board of education cites foodservice as "unacceptable"
02-07-2013
Oversight of payment collection just one of the problems cited in report.
Parents demand more awareness, less lines
02-07-2013
Survey was conducted with input from the adult food service committee along with other parents from each school.
Increased theft contributes to $50,000 expenditure at Tulane
02-06-2013
Stolen items are utensils, coffee mugs and bowls.
Healthy focus for USDA’s new competitive foods regs
02-04-2013
Foods sold outside reimbursable meals must meet nutrition standards, including calorie, sugar, sodium and saturated fat limits.
Hospital, college partner to provide nutrition program for kids
02-04-2013
Food is Elementary was developed by Food Studies Institute and is designed to teach children basic nutrition and cooking skills.
USDA cafeterias get a healthy makeover
02-04-2013
No more fryers for the agency in charge of the push for healthy meals.
Indiana hospital aims for restaurant-style meals
02-04-2013
Fresh ingredients help hospital follow nutritional guidelines.
USDA released new competitive foods regs
02-01-2013
Healthier foods targeted for vending, snacks sold in schools.
Extracurricular activities held hostage for unpaid lunch bills
01-31-2013
Students with outstanding lunch bills of more than $50 will not be allowed to participate in after-school activities.
MenuDirections 2013 to showcase FSD editors
01-31-2013
Opening session at next month's conference will feature a "Meet The Press"-style briefing.

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