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Cleveland City Schools hears criticism of free lunch pilot program

The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education took time to hear some criticism over their recent decision to use federal Community Eligibility Provision funds.

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Manufacturer brings healthier pizzas to schools

Given the current uproar over new federal rules aimed at getting schoolchildren to eat more healthfully, you might think fast food was an endangered species on the cafeteria line.

Hungry children stuck at home without transportation will have food come to them this summer as the Manatee County school food service programs rolls out a new program.

Our 23 communities were each asked to develop a recipe item using our acronym, ACTS, in the name. A panel of eight staff members tried all the different entries and chose a winner: Apricot Cinnamon Toffee Squares. T

Sun-dried tomato wild mushroom ravioli in a homemade alfredo sauce served with fresh bruschetta, sesame beef teriyaki stir-fry with green beans, and tacos with seasoning made from scratch served with fresh pico de gallo.

After a brief hiatus, Coston returned to her old job, where her role has grown.

Brandon Valley’s school lunch program is at odds with the White House – or at least with the new federal guidelines that mandate more fresh fruits, whole-grain and low-sodium foods and fewer “competitive foods,” such as cookies.

If your customers are not embracing new food trends such as healthier foods, then get them involved with projects like cooking demos and food tastings. It really works!

Tapping staff expertise helps create authentic dishes from our Southern neighbors.

The morning meal is booming, especially in the quick-service restaurant segment. In this special section, the editors of FoodService Director and Restaurant Business look at ways operators are building a better breakfast business.

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