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K-12 Schools
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position PaperSchool Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper

The organization also advocated for expanded universal free school meal access and a way to address growing meal debt.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
Wildfire.
Hospital & Healthcare
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community supportL.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
byReyna Estrada
Jan 10, 2025
1 Min Read
Senior living residents eating
Senior Dining & Meals
4 key senior living dining trends to watch in 20254 key senior living dining trends to watch in 2025
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 9, 2025
1 Min Read
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Operations
New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missedNew research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 9, 2025
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Sodexo building
Business & Industry
Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in educationSodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education
byReyna Estrada
Jan 8, 2025
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Sodexo Food Hive.
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campusesSodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses
byReyna Estrada
Jan 7, 2025
1 Min Read
A student grabs a carton of milk
K-12 Schools
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
Jan 7, 2025
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students at Dallas College.
Colleges & Universities
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts
Jan 6, 2025
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byReyna Estrada, Editor
A student holds a lunch tray at school
K-12 Schools
More students receive free meals at school as CEP participation continues to rise
More students receive free meals at school as CEP participation continues to rise
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School
K-12 Schools
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Jan 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students getting lunch at school
K-12 Schools
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
Dec 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
Dec 19, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Sustainability
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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11 Slides
byReyna Estrada, Editor
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Operations
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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Operations
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
A student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
Dec 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students in the lunch line
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 stories that resonated with readers in 2024
10 K-12 stories that resonated with readers in 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Morrison Chefs wearing chef the sustainable coats
Hospital & Healthcare
More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining
More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
gluten free sign
Colleges & Universities
How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives
How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Chicken Edamame Bowl
K-12 Schools
10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025
10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025
Dec 13, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed
A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed
Dec 12, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Global cuisine
Colleges & Universities
When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine
When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine
Dec 12, 2024
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6 Slides
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Jackfruit dish
Colleges & Universities
Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners
Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners
Dec 11, 2024
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Union City students sample produce
K-12 Schools
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJulianne Pepitone
Students get food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students get lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school meals
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school meals
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
Heart of Foodservice
Operations
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more
Dec 9, 2024
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6 Slides
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference
K-12 Schools
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dallas ISD
K-12 Schools
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
The cafeteria at Dryden Elementary School
K-12 Schools
Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch
Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
Beans reign supreme when it comes to meat alternatives and other news you may have missed this week
Beans reign supreme when it comes to meat alternatives and other news you may have missed this week
Dec 5, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students working in a garden
K-12 Schools
Rialto Unified School District brings global eats and local ingredients to students’ plates
Rialto Unified School District brings global eats and local ingredients to students’ plates
Dec 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Introducing Our New Brand Identity: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association
Introducing Our New Brand Identity: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association
Dec 4, 2024
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Students eating lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students
Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Participants at the culinary competition.
Operations
Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility
Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor

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Colleges & Universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio is combatting food insecurity through local sourcing
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Operations
New study reveals potential treatment option for children with peanut butter allergies and more news you may have missed
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K-12 Schools
From pre-packaged to scratch-made: breakfast offerings get an upgrade at Little Lake City School District
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K-12 Schools
Federal bill would prevent students who are in the country without legal status from receiving free or reduced-price school meals
Federal bill would prevent students who are in the country without legal status from receiving free or reduced-price school meals

Feb 11, 2025

Students at the Elba Central School District's farmers market
K-12 Schools
How Elba Central School District is strengthening students’ connection to their food
Apples to better apples: How Elba Central School District is strengthening students’ connection to their food

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