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Idaho schools should see more local produce on menus

 Sep. 26, 2014

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will use a $18,000 federal grant to conduct four events around the state designed to increase the amount of local food being included in school menus.

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Vineland Public Schools hires new chef

 Sep. 25, 2014

Vineland Public Schools, in New Jersey, has hired Mark Daino as its new chef. Daino is taking over for Purvesh Patel, who is now managing the foodservice account for Sodexo at the district.

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Food, drink companies agree to restrictions on how they target kids

Sep. 25, 2014

CEOs from some of the world's leading food and non-alcoholic beverage companies, plus members of the International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA), have unveiled enhanced global commitments in the field of food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing to children.

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Cure to a crisis?

By Paul King on Sep. 25, 2014

The October issue of FoodService Director will contain an Analysis piece I wrote entitled “The Great GMO Debate.” The article examines the concept of genetic engineering in agriculture and why some people, companies and organizations are so high on it while others are convinced it could mean the death of agriculture.

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Taking stock of snacks

By Marygrace Taylor on Sep. 24, 2014

As between-meal eating grows increasingly popular, the humble snack has become nearly as important as breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Chicago district cutting foodservice budget after rejecting federal money

Sep. 24, 2014

A suburban school district is cutting its food service budget after giving up nearly $1 million in aid by quitting the federal school lunch program.

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September 2014: Desserts

Sep. 23, 2014

Click through Snapshots of all the dessert recipes from the September 2014 issue. This month features custards and puddings.

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Federal spending cuts to hurt school nutrition

Sep. 23, 2014

A new report Thursday found that only 2% of the projected increase in federal spending over the next decade will be dedicated to programs benefiting children.

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Student gets detention for sharing school-bought lunch

Sep. 22, 2014

An eighth grade student from Weaverville Elementary School got a detention slip for sharing his school prepared lunch Tuesday.

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Alabama districts join local food hub

Sep. 22, 2014

Students at schools throughout Madison County are enjoying more locally-grown food through a new partnership with North Alabama farmers.

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