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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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Cafeteria worker fired for giving away free lunch won’t return to district

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Dalene Bowden, who was allegedly let go for serving a lunch to a student with no money, will not return to Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.

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Mass. district’s peanut ban could hurt foodservice sales

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Despite the ban’s good intentions to protect students with peanut allergies, it may have a negative financial impact, officials say.

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La Crosse, Wis., school district hires new nutrition specialist

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2016

Former foodservice director Marilyn Volden will take on the role.

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Millennial-friendly dining program rolls out to 1,400 corporate cafes

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 06, 2016

The format, launched by dining company Eurest, offers small-portion options as well as fresh produce for at-home meal preparation.

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Va. district creates student nutrition-advisory councils

By FSD Staff on Jan. 04, 2016

Students will have more of a say of what’s on their menus.

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SNA names Pa. FSD of the Year

By FSD Staff on Jan. 04, 2016

The honor went to an 11-year veteran whose signatures include a feedback mechanism on student menus.

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3 restaurant trends to consider for 2016

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 30, 2015

What’s happening street side could work in noncommercial settings.

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Students protest cultural appropriation in the dining hall

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

A food fight is happening at Oberlin College over dishes deemed insensitive.

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Elementary school launches Kids Cook with Heart

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

The six-week program teaches students about health, nutrition and how to prepare nutritious meals.

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