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Some Schools to Take Heavy Hit From Competitive Food Regs

Last month FSD spoke with several child nutrition professionals about the USDA’s proposed competitive food regs. Those operators weren’t too concerned with the proposed rules; however, all...

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Maine middle school students work to reduce waste

Small efforts have reduced trash by 94%.

Last November, Timothy Cipriano, director of food services for Guilford (Conn.) Public Schools, was a contestant on the Food Network cooking competition show “Chopped.” Cipriano talks to FoodService Director about taping the show and represent

The American Action Forum estimates the regs will cost $127 million.

Partnering with Northern California-based Choicelunch has helped improve participation.

We held a top chef challenge for our FSDs. Teams were formed and they developed and created recipes utilizing the new nutritional guidelines for veggies and fruits. They also were required to merchandise, market and supply nutritional information regardin

Directors say they need more time adjusting to lunch regs.

District hopes to find cost savings is districts partner up to provide meals to students.

Schools also considering building greenhouse to provide produce.

Kids don’t have a lot of time when they are in the lines for the cafeteria so they don’t read signs that you post. Instead, post it on Twitter so they can read it on their own time when they aren’t rushed. 

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