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South Carolina high school to undergo $6.9M renovation project

 Jan. 17, 2014

Stratford High School in Goose Creek will receive more lunchroom space and classrooms.

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School lunch still remains healthy after rule change, nutritionists say

 Jan. 17, 2014

Earlier this month, the federal government removed the limits on protein and grain amounts in school meals.

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New bill would allow schools to opt out of nutrition standards

Jan. 17, 2014

Local schools could avoid new federal standards for healthier breakfasts and snack foods under a fiscal 2014 spending bill Congress is expected to vote on this week.

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National School Lunch Program to cost $16.4B in 2014

Jan. 17, 2014

The taypayer figure was updated to include new 6-cent-per-meal certification for healthier school meals.

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Food and beverage marketing common in schools, study says

Jan. 16, 2014

According to a new study, most children and teens in the U.S. attend schools that have partnerships with food and drink companies.

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Chicago Public Schools to phase out Styrofoam food trays within 24 months

Jan. 16, 2014

CPS students will soon be carrying their breakfast on an "affordable alternative" tray, which will help with the 35 million lunch trays that fill Chicago landfills each year.

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USDA denies expansion claims for Greek yogurt school pilot

Jan. 16, 2014

Chobani, a senator and a congressman, has made premature claims about the USDA's expansion approval for the National School Lunch Program's Greek yogurt pilot program.

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Food safety remains top priority

Jan. 14, 2014

Half of the respondents to our survey indicated that they are more concerned about food safety now than they were five years ago, and 46% say they are just as concerned now.

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USDA expands Greek yogurt program in school foodservice

Jan. 13, 2014

During the next school year, four additional states will be added to the Greek yogurt school lunch program.

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NY school district adds "Meals-to-Go" options

Jan. 13, 2014

Voorheesville Central School District's chef has increased revenues by opting out of federal guidelines and adding a to-go food system.

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