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Harvard study suggests new school meal rules are working

 Jul. 07, 2014

The study shows that schools are meeting or exceeding many of the intended goals.

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The Big Idea 2014

 By FSD Staff on Jul. 07, 2014

This month we present our fourth annual list of 10 ideas to provide a jump-start for innovation in your operation.

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Beverages: Iced up drinks

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier on Jul. 01, 2014

It’s summertime—the perfect opportunity to introduce frozen beverages.

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School cafeteria scraps helping to fatten up farmer’s hogs

Jun. 30, 2014

Half-eaten tuna sandwiches and other food scraps students discard during their lunch periods in North Smithfield are being repurposed as feed for more than 3,000 pigs living in Burrillville.

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Schools set up vegetable gardens for cafeteria fare

Jun. 30, 2014

Students at Brooks School in New Bedford, Massachusetts, will have fresh vegetables in their school cafeteria next year and they’ll come straight from their own school garden.

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Michigan school district qualifies for free meals

Jun. 30, 2014

Starting in the 2014-15 school year, all students can receive free breakfast and lunch as part of the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

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SF schools cook up a new approach to the cafeteria experience

Jun. 30, 2014

A recipe for a whole new cafeteria experience is being served up in San Francisco public schools, consisting of a pinch of progress, a dash of technology and a sprinkle of student input.

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Grants help provide healthy food to Wisconsin schools

Jun. 27, 2014

The "But Local, Buy Wisconsin" fund provided 17 state grants to producers, distributors and schools.

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Foodservice directors brainstorm new ways to help children make healthier choices

Jun. 27, 2014

From kale chips to carrot fries, foodservice directors and kitchen managers are getting creative.

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Five insights from FARE

By Becky Schilling on Jun. 26, 2014

From creative advertising to allergen labeling, get the lowdown from the 2014 FARE conference.

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