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Michigan education chief suggests districts consolidate foodservice programs

 Aug. 05, 2013

Administrators hope the plan will save money and allow schools to focus on teaching.

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Chicago schools lays off 200 cafeteria workers

 Aug. 05, 2013

The district says it can be more efficient and create from-scratch meals.

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Arizona districts say they are ahead of competitive school regs

Aug. 05, 2013

The state adopted similar rules in 2006.

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Boulder school district purchases hormone-, antitbiotic-free meat.

Aug. 05, 2013

The district worked with local producers to purchase beef and chicken for use in school meals.

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District's app tells students what's on the menu

Aug. 01, 2013

App also provides nutritional and allergen information.

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Backstage Pass

Aug. 01, 2013

We do a Behind the Lunch Counter tour for parents. We invite them to go behind the scenes, to help take the mystery out of what happens behind the counter to create their students’ meals.

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Oregon schools to receive $1.2 million for local purchases

Aug. 01, 2013

State legislature says money will strengthen local economies.

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Study: Students throwing away nearly 50% of food

Aug. 01, 2013

Vegetables were the most likely item to be found in the trash.

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Court: Schools can legally ban peanuts

Aug. 01, 2013

Michigan Court of Appeals dismisses lawsuit filed after district banned peanuts from being brought to schools in students' lunches.

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Healthy Oils

By Marygrace Taylor on Jul. 29, 2013

Fat makes you fat? Not anymore, say most experts. In fact, oils like olive and canola are now thought to boost heart health because they are high in unsaturated fats. No wonder they’re becoming the lipids of choice in homes and restaurants. Here&rsq

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