K-12 Schools

People

Sodexo names new CEO of K-12 business in U.S.

David Newman was promoted from SVP of corporate finance to chief executive of Sodexo at School.

Operations

Federal bill aims to increase local produce in school meals

The bill would strengthen and expand the Pilot Project for the Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables.

SN Insights 360 will allow students to express opinions through annual surveys, in-cafe evaluations and more.

A new report by the Food Research and Action Center shows that meal participation among U.S. kids fell significantly in 2022 compared to the two preceding summers.

The suggestions were outlined in a report released this month by the GAO, which analyzed the program over the span of several years.

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Maine and Massachusetts take steps to encourage school nutrition professionals to source more local foods.

Food Service Director Kokeeta Wilder told attendees of the SNA’s Annual National Conference how her team has worked to reduce meal debt at Fayette County Public Schools.

Longview Independent School District will transform two buses into food trucks to get students through the lunch line faster this fall.

Check out these ways to tackle food waste, create allergen-friendly meals and more.

Six students from Littleton Public Schools shared their thoughts on products they sampled on the show floor.

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