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Benita Gingerella

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Benita Gingerella

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Members of Congress write letter to Agriculture Secretary asking for soy milk to be offered in school meals

The letter argues that requiring milk in school meals places an unfair burden on minority students, who are more likely to be lactose intolerant.

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LAUSD cafeteria staff picket for better wages

The employees are represented by SEIU Local 99, which has been in contract negotiations with the district for months.

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Anthem Blue Cross and partners launch food-as-medicine programs at 3 Los Angeles schools

The programs will provide food distribution events and host hands-on learning opportunities, such as cooking demonstrations.

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White House to provide $50M in grant funding for school kitchen equipment

The equipment will be used to help schools serve healthier, locally sourced meals, implement scratch cooking and more.

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N.J. bill would revise farm-to-school program to set up grant fund and make local food purchasing mandatory

Under the current law, the farm-to-school program only encourages schools to purchase local food.

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NYC Public Schools launches Chefs Council to develop plant-based recipes

The 12-member council will be chaired by celebrity chef Rachael Ray.

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California's school nutrition programs must buy domestic products under new law

The Buy American Food Act (BAFA) will go into effect starting in 2024 and require schools to purchase American-made food.

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Chartwells Higher Education brings back Joy-Ful campaign for another year

The second year of the campaign will kick off with the nation’s largest collegiate farmers market.

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Food leaders call for more free meals at school during White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

Universal free meals for students was a main topic of discussion during the day-long event.

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How a B&I chef is using mindfulness and vulnerability to create a welcoming space for all

Executive Chef Amira Cooke has helped her foodservice team at Aurora Innovation build a safe and thriving work environment.

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White House advocates for expansion of free school meals as part of National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health


The Biden Administration says it will take steps to provide free school meals to 9 million more students by 2032.

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The state of C&U foodservice: Full 2022 survey results

See how operators responded to our recent survey about the college and university segment.

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