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Benita Gingerella

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Benita Gingerella

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Chartwells K12 turns to tech as it continues to manage rising costs

Chartwells K12 CEO Amy Shaffer says that the foodservice provider will be leaning into tech as it makes plans for the future.

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Metz puts ancient grains on the menu in honor of American Heart Month

The foodservice provider is debuting 24 different recipes using farro, quinoa and more.

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Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: a federal bill aims to beef up cybersecurity in the agriculture and food sectors and a New York lawmaker renews push for universal free school meals.

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Aramark launches new DEI workforce series

Beyond the Plate aims to educate staff about the cultural significance of the cuisines they serve.

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

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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Northwestern State University rolls out customizable dining concept for students

The Inferno offers diners a weekly rotating menu of customizable dishes such as ramen and baked potatoes.

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"Micro farm" to bring fresh greens to Nazareth University

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

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

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

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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Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery

Locally Sourced: The GCS nutrition team partnered with a nearby Southern Baking to source hoagie rolls for the sandwich.

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Federal bill would ban lab-grown meat in school meals

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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