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School meal participation jumps in 5 states that implemented universal free meals

 By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 23, 2024

A new report examined school meal participation in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and Vermont during the first school year the states implemented policies mandating healthy school meals for all.

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California school nutrition operators grapple with persistent labor shortages

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2024

A new study reveals that California school nutrition programs are experiencing vacancy rates that are three times higher than that of U.S. public school teachers.

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San Francisco State University hosts cooking class to celebrate Black History Month

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2024

The dining team partnered with Black Residents United in Housing to host the class, which taught participants how to make Jambalaya.

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Picadeli is bringing affordable, sustainable salad bar options to the on-site foodservice space

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 21, 2024

Picadeli salad bars are popping up more and more in the on-site foodservice space. Here’s a look at how the salad bars offer sustainable, affordable products with minimal labor.

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4 catering takeaways from Catersource + The Special Event

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 20, 2024

Event and catering professionals gathered in Austin, Texas last week to discuss industry challenges, trends and more.

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Virginia Senators approve universal free school meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 20, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A Kansas bill would prevent the state from participating in Summer EBT and Ohio lawmakers tackle lunch shaming.

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Love is in the air at college dining operations

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 15, 2024

From Valentine’s Day dinners to speed dating events, here’s a look at how college dining operations celebrated Valentine’s Day this year.

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New spaces, same craveable taste

Sponsored content from our partner IHOP on Feb. 13, 2024

IHOP is serving more joy to guests in non-traditional places

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Kentucky bill would provide meal reimbursement to low-income schools who source local food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 13, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Connecticut and Michigan attempt to extend free school meal access in their respective states.

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Connecticut awards over $2.8M in farm-to-school grants

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 12, 2024

The 53 grants will increase the availability of local foods in schools and more.

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