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Grad-week/art fest mania at U of Tulsa, aquaculture awareness, the Pac-Man aesthetic, land to ladle at school and more

 By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jun. 13, 2024

Heart of Foodservice: FSD’s weekly hub of ideas, people and positivity. In this edition, we take a peek at summery trends just starting to simmer.

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How on-site dining is celebrating Juneteenth through food

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 12, 2024

Foodservice operations are celebrating the holiday with culturally diverse food, special menus, culinary demonstrations and more.

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Connecticut will again cover reduced-priced meals at school this fall

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 11, 2024

Also in this week’s legislative update: An amended school nutrition New Hampshire Bill goes to the full House floor for a vote.

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Sorry, Manhattan. The James Beard Award spotlight has turned to America's smaller towns

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 11, 2024

The 2024 awards ceremony celebrated the diversity of the restaurant industry, from Appalachian-inspired cuisine in West Virginia, to Senegalese food in New Orleans and a Japanese baker in Portland, Maine.

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FoodWorks reveals the winners of its first Annual Global Street Food Competition, with peanuts shining as the key ingredient

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 10, 2024

The restaurant incubator within Compass Group teamed up with the National Peanut Board for the first phase of the competition.

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New York farm-to-school programs to get additional grant funding from state

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 10, 2024

The state has announced it will award $1.5 million in grants to expand farm-to-school programs across New York.

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USDA announces grant funding to increase amount of Indigenous foods in school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 07, 2024

The department awarded over $2.3 million in grant funding to five recipients.

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Good Eating Company wants to empower diners to make sustainable choices

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 06, 2024

The foodservice management company recently published its 2024 impact report, which details its sustainability strategy and successes. Here’s a deep dive into the company’s latest sustainability initiatives.

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Partnership between school districts and local health system gets kids cooking over the summer

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 05, 2024

The Cooking up Confidence camp is being held through a partnership between Chartwells K12 and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

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Moose on the menu: how Petersburg School District is bringing farm-to-school to Alaska

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 04, 2024

Food Service Director Carlee Johnson McIntosh and her team have spent years creating partnerships with suppliers in the area to bring fresh produce and animal protein to students.

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