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Ga. schools honored for bringing in local food

 Mar. 14, 2013

In 2011, 3 million meals featuring locally produced food were served in more than 650 Georgia schools as part of program.

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Americans favor limiting sale of unhealthy school food, says poll

 Mar. 14, 2013

Gallup poll reports 2/3 of American would vote for healthy food measure.

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Child nutrition spending to jump nearly 50 percent by 2023

Mar. 14, 2013

Congressional Budget Office says school breakfast participation is expected to grow the fastest.

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Some Schools to Take Heavy Hit From Competitive Food Regs

By Becky Schilling on Mar. 13, 2013

Last month FSD spoke with several child nutrition professionals about the USDA’s proposed competitive food regs. Those operators weren’t too concerned with the proposed rules; however, all...

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Whole Kids Foundation donates salad bars to Wis. schools

Mar. 13, 2013

Foundation is charitable arm of Whole Foods Market.

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Don’t Forget Produce

Mar. 13, 2013

Now that students must take a fruit or vegetable to make a reimbursable meal, we started a Don’t Forget campaign. We have signs and stickers and we created a logo. It’s all about helping the students remember to take either a fruit or a vegeta

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Americans don't see kids as overweight, says poll

Mar. 13, 2013

Only 15 percent of parents said their children are a little or very overweight.

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Maine middle school students work to reduce waste

Mar. 11, 2013

Small efforts have reduced trash by 94%.

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On Being a Contestant on “Chopped,” for Timothy Cipriano

Mar. 10, 2013

Last November, Timothy Cipriano, director of food services for Guilford (Conn.) Public Schools, was a contestant on the Food Network cooking competition show “Chopped.” Cipriano talks to FoodService Director about taping the show and represent

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Group says competitive foods regs may cost millions

Mar. 07, 2013

The American Action Forum estimates the regs will cost $127 million.

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