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Aramark names new president and CEO of its healthcare division

By Benita Gingerella on May 12, 2021

Bart Kaericher joins the company after previously working at Compass Group.

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School Nutrition Association announces 2021 national award recipients

By Benita Gingerella on May 06, 2021

The winners have been announced in conjunction with National School Lunch Hero Day, which takes place on May 7.

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Biden sets $15 wage as requirement for federal foodservice contracts

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2021

An executive order issued by the White House on Tuesday also requires that use of a tip credit be phased out by 2024.

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Senate confirms Tom Vilsack as next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

By FSD Staff on Feb. 23, 2021

This will be the second time Vilsack has led the USDA.

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6 things to know about school breakfast participation before COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 11, 2021

The Food Research and Action Center’s latest Breakfast Score Card reveals the state of breakfast participation among low-income students prior to the pandemic.

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Aramark pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2025

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 04, 2021

The commitment was made in conjunction with the release of the foodservice provider’s 2020 Be Well. Do Well. Impact Report.

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The Urban School Food Alliance gains 3 school districts

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 04, 2021

The nonprofit has expanded its membership to 15 districts throughout the country.

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Roanoke City Public Schools joins Harvest of the Month Campaign to increase access to local produce

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 02, 2021

Each month, students will be able to learn about and try different fruits and vegetables.

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Biden nominates Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 19, 2021

Bronaugh is credited with launching the Virginia Farmer Stress Task Force and helping set up the Virginia Food Access Investment Fund.

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School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to make universal free meals permanent

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 12, 2021

The association says the move would help improve students’ overall health and wellness while also eliminating meal debt.

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