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Whole milk in schools gets support from senators

 By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 20, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Louisiana’s governor signs a reduced-price meals bill into law, and a new bill in New Jersey would phase in universal free meals over a period of five years.

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4 menu items heating up school meal programs this summer

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 16, 2023

K-12 operators have come up with a variety of dishes to serve during the warmer months.

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Vermont becomes 6th state to make universal free meals permanent

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 15, 2023

Starting July 1, all public school students in the state will be offered free breakfast and lunch.

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Lawmakers double down on requiring flavored milk in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 13, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A federal bill would expand access to the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, and several bills advance at the state level.

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How one K-12 operator is using LTOs to engage students

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 09, 2023

Food Service Director June Kell has made it her mission to find creative ways to get students excited about school meals.

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NYC Public Schools launches plan to expand nutrition education for students

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 07, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a multi-step roadmap to encourage healthy eating and increase students' access to nutritious foods.

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How San Luis Coastal Unified serves meals students can be proud of

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 07, 2023

The foodservice team has gone from a heat-and-serve model to spending 30% of its food budget on local products.

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Metz gives grab-and-go line a warm-weather refresh

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 06, 2023

The company’s revamped Chef Fresh Combos will be available to clients in the college, healthcare, corporate dining and K-12 segments.

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J.T.M. Provisions Company recalls beef chili products sent to schools

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 05, 2023

The company recalled around 22,530 pounds of its frozen, ready-to-eat beef chili with beans due to plastic contamination concerns.

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Agriculture appropriations bill includes $31.9B in school nutrition funding

By Benita Gingerella on May 30, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: A bill aims to expand summer meal access in rural areas, and Ohio and Louisiana consider eliminating the reduced-price meal category.

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