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School district to test if biometric finger scanning reduces cafeteria lines

 By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 10, 2023

Poudre School District is piloting scanners at three schools starting this month.

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Oakland Unified to get new garden beds and outdoor classrooms as part of White House initiative

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 07, 2023

The district partnered with nonprofit Eat.Learn.Play on the renovations.

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SodexoMagic puts students in the driver’s seat with latest dining concept

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 06, 2023

Thrive was built around student requests for more culturally relevant dishes that offer enhanced flavors and more customization.

Sustainability

Southwest Foodservice Excellence aims to grow its plant-based options

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 06, 2023

The Humane Society of the United States will host a virtual plant-based workshop for chefs, dietitians and general managers at the K-12 foodservice provider.

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Milk companies commit to reducing sugar in school milk

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 05, 2023

Thirty-seven milk processors have pledged to lowering added sugars in their flavored milks by the 2025-2026 school year.

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New Hampshire seeks to strengthen access to free meals at school

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 04, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: Louisiana introduces a universal free meals bill, while Montana lawmakers table theirs.

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Chartwells K12 put plants on a pedestal for National Nutrition Month

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 03, 2023

Students at 12 schools in the Mid-Atlantic were treated to plant-based cooking demos and samples throughout the month.

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Where to find school menu inspiration

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 03, 2023

Greenville County Schools’ Joe Urban likes to draw menu ideas from a variety of sources.

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School Nutrition Association calls on USDA to halt further restrictions on school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 29, 2023

The department should instead focus on finding ways to expand school meal access, the SNA says.

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Maine looks at longer school lunch periods

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 28, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: Nevada’s summer school students may soon be served breakfast and lunch, and universal free meals bills move forward in Montana and Vermont.

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