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Ind. high school draws criticism for alternative lunch

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 08, 2016

The school’s policy to encourage families to pay off lunch debt has resulted in what critics are calling “sandwiches of shame.”

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La Crosse, Wis., school district hires new nutrition specialist

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Former foodservice director Marilyn Volden will take on the role.

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Millennial-friendly dining program rolls out to 1,400 corporate cafes

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 06, 2016

The format, launched by dining company Eurest, offers small-portion options as well as fresh produce for at-home meal preparation.

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Cafeteria worker fired for giving away free lunch won’t return to district

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Dalene Bowden, who was allegedly let go for serving a lunch to a student with no money, will not return to Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.

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Mass. district’s peanut ban could hurt foodservice sales

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Despite the ban’s good intentions to protect students with peanut allergies, it may have a negative financial impact, officials say.

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Va. district creates student nutrition-advisory councils

By FSD Staff on Jan. 04, 2016

Students will have more of a say of what’s on their menus.

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SNA names Pa. FSD of the Year

By FSD Staff on Jan. 04, 2016

The honor went to an 11-year veteran whose signatures include a feedback mechanism on student menus.

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Elementary school launches Kids Cook with Heart

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

The six-week program teaches students about health, nutrition and how to prepare nutritious meals.

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How state budget crises are impacting food security on college campuses

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 30, 2015

As 2016 gets underway with state budgets still not approved in Illinois and Pennsylvania, state grants for higher education remain in limbo. For some students, that means not having enough money for their meal plan or groceries this past semester.

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Fine-dining chef aims to improve school lunches

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

Daniel Giusti’s new company, Brigaid, will renovate school kitchens and staff them with professional chefs.

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