March 10th, 2014

Segment: K-12 Schools

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Healthy-eating rules are no problem, Pocono schools say

03-10-2014 | Source: Pocono Record

Pocono schools say they cut out junk food a long time ago, so new federal rules allowing schools to advertise only healthy foods should be no problem.

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The enemy within

03-10-2014  Ideas and Innovation

What do cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and salt have in common? They are all being regulated in some way by the U.S. government due to their potential negative effects on health.

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Mediterranean meals

03-10-2014  Menu Development

The Mediterranean diet is more than just healthy. With an emphasis on fresh produce, flavorful herbs and spices and plenty of grassy olive oil, it’s also tasty.

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Cooking equipment most likely to be purchased, upgraded

03-10-2014  Research

According to The Big Picture, non-commercial operators (43%, the highest for any equipment category) are planning to spend their equipment budgets buying cooking gear (e.g., stoves, ovens or fryers)...

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Gluten-conscious decisions

03-10-2014  People in Foodservice

When it comes to grains, a lot of our kids are gluten free. A lot of them say they don’t eat bread because it’s bad for them. We’re starting to see grains impact us from a dietary or lifestyle choice...

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Three Takes On: Regional sandwiches

03-10-2014  Menu Development

Sandwiches are a great go-to lunch item and operators across the region have made their sandwiches a hit. This month, we look at three unique sandwich recipes, including the South Philly Italian...

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Foodservice operations protest food safety 'glove law'

03-07-2014 | Source: SFGate

State lawmakers have passed a new food safety law that they wish they hadn't...

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Free lunch bill advances in the House

03-07-2014 | Source: StarTribune

If low-income children can't afford a nutritious, hot lunch, the state of Minnesota should pick up the tab, the House Education Finance Committee decided Thursday...

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Study links energy drinks to risky behaviors among teens

03-06-2014 | Source: Reuters

Consuming highly caffeinated energy drinks like Amp, Red Bull or Rockstar could be a telltale sign of other problems for high school students, according to a Canadian study.

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