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Benita Gingerella

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Benita Gingerella

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Chartwells Higher Ed's latest program aims to make freshmen feel welcome on campus

First Year Eats provides freshmen with monthly events centered around making lasting, memorable connections.

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Minnesota school meal participation jumps after adopting universal free meal program

Over 1 million additional school lunches and breakfast were served each month this past fall compared to the same timeframe in 2022, according to state data.

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How Prior Lake-Savage Area School District makes farm-to-school an integral part of the school day

Since starting the program in 2016, the team has introduced students to a wide variety of local ingredients and has given them the chance to learn more about farmers who produce them.

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Metz shakes up the menu with new pop-up series

Innovation Table features a new recipe once a month that is not offered on the regular menu cycle.

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State lawmakers work to expand free school meal access

Also in this week’s legislative update: A bill introduced in New York aims to help schools as they continue to deal with a milk carton shortage.

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School Nutrition Association continues push for universal free meals in 2024 position paper

The organization also advocated for no additional restrictions to the USDA’s school nutrition standards and to raise federal meal reimbursements.

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Participation in school garden and food programs may lead to healthier food choices in adulthood

A study by researchers at George Washington University found that students who participated in a food education program had a greater interest in trying new foods and were more confident in their ability to make informed food choices compared to their peers.

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Creative Dining Services expands into private K-12 sector with recent acquisition

The foodservice provider announced it has acquired fellow hospitality management company Pedestal Foods.

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USDA's Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards program to honor school nutrition professionals

The USDA has teamed up with Action for Healthy Kids to launch the awards program which seeks to recognize school nutrition teams making strides in child nutrition.

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States opt out of Summer EBT program

Also in this week’s legislative update: A federal bill would help summer meal sites with rising costs and Delaware introduces a lunch shaming bill.

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Take a look inside Ogden School District’s new Child Nutrition Center

The facility includes a nutrition warehouse, student resource center and training facilities.

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5 food trends to keep an eye on in 2024

Metz Culinary Management has released its annual list of culinary trends it expects will be popular in the upcoming year.

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