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University takes bite out of Asian Carp

 Feb. 20, 2015

To combat the invasive fish, the University of Missouri is trying out recipes, which some students say taste like ground beef.

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FTC intends to block Sysco-US Foods merger

 Feb. 19, 2015

The regulatory agency is turning to the courts for a temporary injunction until regulatory proceedings are completed. It characterized the $8.2-billion merger as a restraint of the competition that helps foodservice operations’ bottom lines.

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Sodexo expands its animal welfare policy

Feb. 19, 2015

The global food management firm says it will eliminate veal crates from the supply chain and switch to cage-free eggs.

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School Nutrition Association members break ranks over nutrition standards

Feb. 18, 2015

A number of SNA members have signed a petition asking the association to end the campaign to relax school nutrition standards. The organization says the request would limit any flexibility in school nutrition standards and discredit the association.

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Student group angered by shark dish on menu

Feb. 18, 2015

Members of Michigan State University’s Shark Club are upset that the university added wild mako shark meat to an entrée served in a dining hall.

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School finds non-cafeteria best option for kids to participate in lunch plan

Feb. 18, 2015

To lure in students who said they don’t like the the cafeteria, one California middle school created a “chill out” area in the lunchroom.

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Sodexo offers option of cage-free eggs, for a price

Feb. 18, 2015

Binghamton University is giving students the option of switching to environmentally friendly eggs. The catch is that students will see an increase in meal plan prices to make up for the extra cost.

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Top 20 college farms in America

Feb. 18, 2015

Ranked on size, integration, sustainability and more, Best College Reviews has compiled a list of the top 20 college farms in America.

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Newest S.F. hospital features tray-delivering robots

Feb. 17, 2015

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital uses “Tugs” to cart food, medicine and more to patient floors.

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Celebrity chef creating food for cancer patients

Feb. 17, 2015

Michelle Bernstein is working with the Memorial Cancer Institute in Miami to support oncology patients’ nutrition needs.

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