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Texas district spices up lunch menu with locally sourced international fare

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 25, 2016

A new Asian-inspired salad bar will roll out this month.

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Alaska researchers seek to expand fish-to-school program

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 25, 2016

They aim to bring locally sourced salmon into school cafeterias and classrooms throughout Alaska.

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5 menu trends worth noticing

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 25, 2016

Unique local specialties, fresh ethnic mashups and a lesser-known ancient grain are making their way onto restaurant menus—and could be the next frontier for noncommercial outlets, too. Here are five trends we’re keeping an eye on.

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16 nutrition programs aiming to improve students’ health

By FSD Staff on Feb. 24, 2016

Baltimore City Public School System and Berkeley Unified School District in California top Food Tank’s list of nutrition-forward programs.

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In-school pop-up shop helps Ala. district meet students’ needs

By FSD Staff on Feb. 24, 2016

Students can anonymously shop for snacks, school supplies and hygiene products.

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Winging it for March Madness

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 23, 2016

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins in mid-March, but it’s not too early to think about feeding the hordes of fans who will be watching the action on TV.

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3 restaurant trends worth watching in Feb.

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 23, 2016

This trio of foods and beverages is just beginning to have an impact on restaurant menus. Here’s your chance to jump on these consumer-approved trends early.

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Bill aims to improve Va. farm-to-school initiative

By FSD Staff on Feb. 22, 2016

The proposal would benefit students and help local farmers and schools create better relationships, officials say.

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High school aims to boost lunch participation with taste tests

By FSD Staff on Feb. 19, 2016

Student meal participation averages just 23 percent daily, officials say.

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Senator seeks to up domestic seafood use in NSLP

By Bianca N. Herron on Feb. 18, 2016

Purchasing domestically caught fish is healthier for American children, says Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA).

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