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Lactose-free milk pilot drives milk consumption at Cincinnati Public Schools

 By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 26, 2024

During the pilot, overall milk purchases at the district went up along with meal participation.

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Congress is presented with a new plan for keeping food safe

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

Three prominent lawmakers have called for reworking the federal government's hodgepodge of a system for safeguarding the nation's food supply.

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How Chesterfield County Public Schools goes straight to the source for super fresh farm-to-school summer meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2024

Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services Casey Dickinson spoke at ANC 2024 on how she partnered with a local farmers market to set up a summer meals site for kids, serving smoothies, salads, wraps, tacos and more.

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Are all these national food holidays silly or are they seriously good for business?

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2024

There’s a day this summer to celebrate everything from chicken wings to ice cream, caviar, French fries, tequila and even Spam. Why the deluge?

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Patina Restaurant Group is getting back to the stand-alone restaurant game

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 24, 2024

The contract-management company has long been known for signature restaurants in cultural, sports and entertainment venues. Now, Patina is planning to launch a brasserie chain with worldwide potential.

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Massachusetts lawmakers approve universal free school meals for another year

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 23, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: New Hampshire governor signs farm-to-school pilot program bill into law.

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3 smart techniques to boost school breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 22, 2024

School nutrition operators shared how they’re getting kids interested in the morning meal during a session last week at the School Nutrition Association’s 2024 Annual National Conference in Boston.

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How Bucknell selected a new dining vendor after more than 20 years

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 19, 2024

The Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based university is switching to Chartwells Higher Education this fall and plans some widespread upgrades to its foodservice offerings.

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Meet 8 recipients of the USDA’s 2024 farm-to-school grants

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 17, 2024

The USDA has awarded a record-breaking $14.3 million in farm-to-school grant funding as part of its Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program.

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Nominations are open for Basic American Foods FAME Awards

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jul. 16, 2024

Now is your chance to nominate an innovative school nutrition pro who’s making a difference in their school district and community.

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