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University to build 'food forest'

 Mar. 31, 2015

Students and staff at Whitworth University are planting fruit trees and vegetables on an acre of unused land that will be open for anyone on campus to use.

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Aramark responds to rotten food complaints

 Mar. 31, 2015

In response to student complaints that it was serving nearly raw meat and rotten produce, Aramark says it will step up its feedback process at a Canadian university.

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California university sets record for longest granola bar

Mar. 31, 2015

UCSC recruited Chef Jet Tila to help set a Guinness World Record for longest granola bar, measuring 420 feet and containing nearly 250 pounds of ingredients.

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Sodexo manager responds to student complaints about lack of healthy fare

By Katie Fanuko on Mar. 30, 2015

University dining services director says his program offers healthy options and actively seeks student input.

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Is childhood nutrition the key to the economy?

Mar. 30, 2015

A growing body of medical experts and researchers are saying childhood nutrition affects adult income earning potential.

Steal This Idea

Photograph your work, post on social media

Mar. 27, 2015

After several members of our staff attended a class on smartphone photography, we came back and trained the rest of our staff to take pictures of the plates they prepare.

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Students outraged Aramark is serving nearly-raw pork chops and other ‘rotten’ food

Mar. 27, 2015

Students at a Canadian university have taken to social media to complain about Aramark serving undercooked meat, moldy lemons and a fly in a taco. Aramark is investigating the situation.

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Sodexo out, Bon Appétit in at Emory University

Mar. 27, 2015

No hourly foodservice workers will lose their jobs when Bon Appetit Management Company takes over operations at Emory University. Employee benefits, food quality and sustainability were factors in the decision.

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University chef adds insects to school menu

Mar. 27, 2015

A Winnipeg university is seriously into sustainable eating, incorporating crickets and mealworms into menu items.

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2015 K-12 Census: USDA regulations continue to confound schools

By Paul King on Mar. 26, 2015

A recent survey of its members by the School Nutrition Association revealed that many operators are facing moderate to serious challenges in meeting the stricter nutritional requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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