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Student group petitions university to end Aramark contract

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

The Fight for Just Food cites the vendor’s contracts with U.S. prisons as the reason why the University of Chicago should sever ties and self-operate instead.

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Calif. hospital recognized for healthy-eating campaign

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

Palomar Health received a certificate of recognition for its nutrition education efforts, including its Meatless Monday program, which teaches patients how to make better dietary choices.

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Oklahoma cuts school funding by $47M

By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

The cuts will not impact foodservice as much as feared, the state’s department of education says.

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Elementary students help implement sugarcane lunch trays

By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

In an attempt to rid garbage bins of Styrofoam trays, students at Heritage Elementary found a natural alternative.

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Oregon State market now accepts food stamps

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 11, 2016

The new program is just one way to combat food insecurity on campus, officials say.

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Pa. university announces new contract with Parkhurst Dining

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 11, 2016

The vendor will bring more “progressive” menu options to the campus.

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Indiana University opens new library eatery

By FSD Staff on Jan. 11, 2016

The Bookmark[et] Eatery features five restaurants that emphasize local and international food as well as dairy-free and vegan options.

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Aramark partners with 7 NFL playoff teams

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 08, 2016

The vendor will provide food, retail and facility services to competing teams.

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Calif. district receives USDA grant to implement farm-to-school program

By FSD Staff on Jan. 08, 2016

Officials at Plumas Unified School District say the $45,000 grant will impact more than 2,000 students.

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Ind. high school draws criticism for alternative lunch

By FSD Staff on Jan. 08, 2016

The school’s policy to encourage families to pay off lunch debt has resulted in what critics are calling “sandwiches of shame.”

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