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6 practical ideas for going local

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 30, 2016

Local sourcing is in high demand, but it can present challenges to foodservice directors. Experts in the field share six tips for meeting these challenges.

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NYC’s breakfast in classroom increases participation, not obesity: Study

 By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 30, 2016

The program did not appear to boost students’ academic achievement, despite advocates’ hopes, officials say.

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Workshop teaches foodservice staff how to make lunch more appealing

By FSD Staff on Mar. 28, 2016

The tactics shared included methods to reduce waste and increase sales of healthy items, such as giving vegetables creative names and placing white milk first in the lunch line.

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Hawaii elementary school seeks to reinstate on-site kitchen

By FSD Staff on Mar. 28, 2016

The near $500,000 project would allow the school to cook and prepare food on premise rather than having it trucked in daily.

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Reinventing the salad bar

By Kelsey Squire on Mar. 28, 2016

Don’t look now, but salad bars are becoming cool again.

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Breakfast kiosks increase student participation

By FSD Staff on Mar. 25, 2016

The kiosks at North Rowan and Salisbury High Schools are set up just inside the main doors where students can choose a juice, fruit and muffin.

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40 percent of students say cost keeps them from buying a meal plan: Survey

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 25, 2016

Colleges could win back that business by emphasizing service methods that appeal to students, according to Datassential’s Topical Keynote Report.

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Calif. to vote on $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2016

In a ballot initiative, voters will be asked if they or their neighbors deserve a pay hike.

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Schools invest nearly $800 million in local foods

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 24, 2016

Forty-two percent of U.S. districts operate farm-to-school programs, according to the USDA’s Farm to School Census.

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Aramark expands partnership with 3-time James Beard Award winner

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 24, 2016

The food vendor has unveiled four signature dishes by chef Andrew Zimmern for this Major League Baseball season.

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