As 2023 comes to a close, scroll below to see what stories resonated with readers the most over the past 12 months.
Michigan lawmakers approve universal free meals
Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A federal lawmaker wants to get more local seafood on school menus and a new bill seeks to rename the National School Lunch Program Act.
Kentucky House passes bill to get rid of high school diploma requirement for cafeteria workers
The bill is intended to expand the hiring pool as labor shortages keep plaguing schools.
10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2023
Chartwells K12 has once again released its list of the food trends that will be a hit with students in the upcoming year.
Take a look at the top 10 colleges that students say have the best food
College rankings website Niche has released its annual college dining rankings which are based on meal plan costs and student reviews.
Former school nutrition director charged with stealing $1.5M worth of chicken wings
Vera Liddell stole the wings over a 19-month period during the height of the pandemic, according to court documents.
6 trends currently shaping college dining
From labor-saving tech to cuisine with authenticity, here’s what’s top of mind in college foodservice.
10 innovative college eateries
Exhibition cooking, next-level customization and fresh options for specific diets abound in new and revamped dining concepts at colleges and universities. Here’s a look at some eateries that have debuted on campus in recent months.
10 menu items making waves around the world
Technomic’s Global Menu Innovation report reveals food and drink trends impacting restaurant menus across the globe.
8 college menu favorites with a cult following
From a triple-decker sandwich to Korean tacos and peanut butter pie, these items could never be taken off the menu without causing a student uprising.
Iowa introduces universal free meals bill, while North Dakota and Oklahoma bills stop short of offering free school meals for all
Universal free meals legislative update: Iowa is the latest state to debut legislation seeking to provide free school meals to all students.