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3 restaurant trends worth watching in Feb.

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 23, 2016

This trio of foods and beverages is just beginning to have an impact on restaurant menus. Here’s your chance to jump on these consumer-approved trends early.

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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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Bill aims to improve Va. farm-to-school initiative

By FSD Staff on Feb. 22, 2016

The proposal would benefit students and help local farmers and schools create better relationships, officials say.

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High school aims to boost lunch participation with taste tests

By FSD Staff on Feb. 19, 2016

Student meal participation averages just 23 percent daily, officials say.

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Noncommercial sector to grow moderately in 2016, NRA says

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2016

Contract-managed facilities should enjoy a slightly stronger increase, and the gains will not be evenly shared among major segments, according to the National Restaurant Association's just-released sales forecast for 2016.

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Senator seeks to up domestic seafood use in NSLP

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 18, 2016

Purchasing domestically caught fish is healthier for American children, says Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA).

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School district introduces branded sack lunch

By FSD Staff on Feb. 18, 2016

The cold lunch alternative, Super Sacks, includes milk, yogurt, fruit and whole grain chips or crackers.

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K-12 foodservices take on Mother Nature

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 17, 2016

Knowing some children won’t eat if access to cafeteria meals is cut off, school foodservices are finding ways to stay in operation when bad weather cancels classes.

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USDA to expand nutrition programs in Flint, Mich.

By FSD Staff on Feb. 17, 2016

The government aims to decrease potential lead damage in children who were exposed to the city’s toxic water, officials say.

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Foodservice stars on the rise

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 16, 2016

It takes confidence, persistence and respect to stand out among experienced peers, which is why FoodService Director is taking a moment to recognize young stars.

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