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Cafeteria manager accused of fudging numbers for funding

 Feb. 06, 2015

A cafeteria manager is accused of cooking the books to get more money. The district says the manager was able to get more than $23,000 in extra federal funding.

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Unidine completes acquisition of FAME Food Management

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 05, 2015

Unidine Corporation has completed its acquisition of Boston-based FAME Food Management, Inc. The purchase price was not disclosed.

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Massachusetts school district finds ways to cut food waste

Feb. 04, 2015

Students at Old Rochester Regional School District are allowed to put whole, uneaten fruit or unopened food items in a designated area for other students to take. Community members also are encouraged to use the district’s leftover food for composts.

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Free lunch program prospers at Oregon school district

Feb. 04, 2015

At Umatilla School District, 85% of students are participating in its free lunch program as a result of the USDA’s Community Eligibility Program. The USDA reimburses the district $3 per each meal served.

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Not-for-profit healthcare organization plans major cafeteria remodel

Feb. 04, 2015

The $2.7 million overhaul includes the expansion of the serving line area, the addition of a noodle station and pizza oven, and a 20% increase in seating.

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What kids eat now affects food decisions in college

Feb. 04, 2015

A study has found that exposure to good food as a child inspires healthy eating while at college, even if kids didn’t like it at the time.

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USDA official encourages Wisconsin school districts to source more local foods

Feb. 04, 2015

At the Wisconsin Farm to School Summit, Deborah Kane, the director of the USDA’s Farm to School Program urged districts to increase the funds allocated towards sourcing local foods by 15%. Wisconsin school districts have spent $9.5 million on providing local food for school meals.

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University dietitian crafts low-calories dishes for college crowd

Feb. 03, 2015

Students at North Carolina State looking for healthy options will be able to choose a pre-designed meal option clocking in at under 500 calories. The dish, designed by NCSU nutrition students, will change daily.

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University food truck ranges beyond campus

Feb. 03, 2015

The Pony Express food truck at Murray State isn’t limited to university grounds. It can be seen traveling to apartment complexes, neighborhoods and campus villages.

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Stony Brook meal plans costly, unfilling, students say

Feb. 03, 2015

Stony Brook University’s meal plans, which include deductions for dining facility renovations and new construction, leave many students hungry for more.

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