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Gasiorowski named FoodService Director’s FSD of the Year

 By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 29, 2016

The Indiana foodservice director was honored at MenuDirections for her food security efforts.

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Sampling surveys gauge student satisfaction

 Feb. 29, 2016

The Alamance-Burlington School System sets up a tasting table during the students' lunch so they can sample and evaluate potential new products.

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Sodexo, school district standoff comes to a close

By FSD Staff on Feb. 26, 2016

After the vendor backed out of its deal with an Illinois district, the two have entered into a temporary contract that will cost the district more per student meal.

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How one cafeteria got creative to get out of the red

By FSD Staff on Feb. 26, 2016

West Branch School District in Morrison, Pa., looked to new foods and a youth advisory committee to turn its foodservice finances around.

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Texas district spices up lunch menu with locally sourced international fare

By FSD Staff on Feb. 25, 2016

A new Asian-inspired salad bar will roll out this month.

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Alaska researchers seek to expand fish-to-school program

By FSD Staff on Feb. 25, 2016

They aim to bring locally sourced salmon into school cafeterias and classrooms throughout Alaska.

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5 menu trends worth noticing

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 25, 2016

Unique local specialties, fresh ethnic mashups and a lesser-known ancient grain are making their way onto restaurant menus—and could be the next frontier for noncommercial outlets, too. Here are five trends we’re keeping an eye on.

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16 nutrition programs aiming to improve students’ health

By FSD Staff on Feb. 24, 2016

Baltimore City Public School System and Berkeley Unified School District in California top Food Tank’s list of nutrition-forward programs.

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In-school pop-up shop helps Ala. district meet students’ needs

By FSD Staff on Feb. 24, 2016

Students can anonymously shop for snacks, school supplies and hygiene products.

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Winging it for March Madness

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 23, 2016

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins in mid-March, but it’s not too early to think about feeding the hordes of fans who will be watching the action on TV.

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