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Kentucky generals in favor of school-lunch program standards

 Jul. 09, 2015

Retired generals from Kentucky say obesity can be combated with healthier school nutrition, as more than 70 percent of the state’s young adults do not qualify for military service because they're considered obese.

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Using bright produce to entice kids

 By Dana Moran on Jul. 09, 2015

Some tips on how to entice students to take their half-cup of fruit or vegetables at lunch time in compliance with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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West Virginia elementary school grows lunch in garden

Jul. 09, 2015

Students at Beverly Elementary School planted a small crop of lettuce in their garden, creating their own salad lunch with it and other fresh items from the salad bar.

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FDA promises to clarify menu-labeling rules next month

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The assurance of clarity came as part of the agency’s decision to delay enforcement until 2016.

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School district plans food-recycling program

Jul. 08, 2015

Starting this fall, Maple Shade School District is expanding its waste disposal options by composting eligible organic matter, from food waste to used paper plates.

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28 salad bars donated to schools across the country

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 08, 2015

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program’s donation will assist schools with meeting the new school-lunch nutrition standards while empowering students to choose their own fruits and vegetables daily.

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Vermont summer nutrition programs expand

Jul. 08, 2015

Vermont children are enjoying summer meals and snacks at 270 locations, up from 141 in 2009, as a result of a partnership between Hunger Free Vermont and the USDA.

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What’s the next Chipotle, Starbucks or Panera Bread?

By FSD Staff on Jul. 08, 2015

A look at some of tomorrow’s up-and-coming restaurant concepts, each posing possible competition (and ideas to ‘borrow’) for FSDs

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New Jersey school board drops ‘cheese sandwich’ rule for students

Jul. 08, 2015

Cheese sandwiches will no longer be served to students who forget to bring their lunch card to school. Instead, students who forget their cards will be sent to the back of the line to receive the same lunch as their peers.

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Finding solution providers at the SNA’s annual convention

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 07, 2015

While many operators and attend the SNA’s conference to get the scoop on nutrition regulations, some see an opportunity to gain different perspectives.

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