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Florida introduces students to veggies at produce show

 Nov. 17, 2014

The state Department of Agriculture used the same sort of trade-show format that suppliers might use to interest foodservice operators in a product.

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School tries Happy Meal-type prize to promote healthy eating

 Nov. 17, 2014

At a Cincinnati elementary school, children who order and eat a better-for-you “power plate” are rewarded with a small prize like the one they might get in a McDonald’s meal.

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California orders schools to spend more on lunch

Nov. 14, 2014

The state Department of Education has directed 68 schools to spend all of the funds that have been provided by the state and federal agencies.

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Aramark considering Apple Pay for stadiums

Nov. 13, 2014

Foodservice contractor Aramark is considering the adoption of Apple’s iPhone payment system as a way for stadium customers buying food and beverages at their seats to pay for the purchase, president and CEO Eric Foss told financial analysts.

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School’s bid to boost participation proves controversial

Nov. 13, 2014

An offer for a $1 ice cream dessert could only be used by students who ate a meal from the cafeteria, angering parents of children who bring their lunches from home.

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Denny’s to develop new college format

Nov. 13, 2014

The Denny’s family restaurant chain plans to expand its presence on college campuses by opening more units of a fast-casual variation called The Den, patterned after the outlet that opened at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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Luby’s contract operations generate double-digit revenue growth

Nov. 13, 2014

The foodservice management division of the Luby’s cafeteria company boosted revenues for the fiscal year ended Aug. 27 by 11.4 percent, to $18.6 million, the company announced.

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University of Maryland finds low demand for takeout shop

Nov. 13, 2014

The outlet was opened in February to provide another place where students could use their meal plan swipe cards, but dining services says the expected traffic never materialized. The 251 Express shop will close after Thanksgiving.

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Virginia school turns lawn into garden

Nov. 12, 2014

The lettuce for Laura’s salad comes from her school’s front yard and from the yards of more than 100 people living around Ashlawn Elementary in Arlington, Virginia.

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Farm-to-school makes a difference in Atlanta schools

Nov. 12, 2014

At many Atlanta Public Schools, students are now digging into sushi, smoothies and flat-bread pizza, thanks to a farm-to-school movement designed to increase variety, freshness and healthy choices.

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