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K-12 Schools

Sustainability

Less beef and more whole grains on school menus could reduce the environmental impact of school lunches, study says

 By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 06, 2022

As sustainability becomes more important to foodservice operations across the board, a recent study found that school lunches’ environmental impact may be reduced by serving less beef and more whole g...

Operations

Keep Kids Fed Act passes House and Senate

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2022

The final bill increases meal reimbursements and extends some waivers, however, it will no longer provide free meals to students who qualify for reduced-price ones.

Operations

Lawmakers make one final push to aid schools before nutrition waivers expire

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 22, 2022

The Keep Kids Fed Act would provide financial assistance and meal flexibility for school nutrition programs.

Operations

More than 16 million students attended a CEP school this year, new report reveals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 17, 2022

That number has increased since the 2020-21 school year, according to the Food Research and Action Center.

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Dallas ISD to debut new line of scratch-made dishes for students

By FSD Staff on Jun. 14, 2022

The foodservice team recently tested two of the new recipes with students and were met with positive reviews.

Technology & Equipment

Sodexo to roll out new app

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 09, 2022

Everyday will offer features such as digital wallet personalization, scan-and-go capabilities and delivery.

Operations

Bridgeton Public Schools partners with nonprofit to bring locally sourced produce to students

By FSD Staff on Jun. 09, 2022

The pilot runs through July and provides produce for school lunches.

Operations

Gwinnett County Public Schools partners with local nonprofit to set up compost program

By FSD Staff on Jun. 07, 2022

Compost is being used in the district’s gardens.

Menu

Students at Waterside School get a side of etiquette with lunch

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 06, 2022

Senior Chef Manager Kristen Jelormine incorporates manners and culture into mealtime at the K-5 school.

Operations

USDA announces investments to strengthen farm-to-school efforts and set up healthy food incentive fund

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 02, 2022

The department is investing $60 million in farm-to-school commodity purchasing and $100 million to create a new healthy food incentive fund.

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