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

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 08, 2024

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

 By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 05, 2024

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

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 04, 2024

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

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 02, 2024

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

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 20, 2023

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

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Pennsylvania launches inaugural school breakfast challenge

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 19, 2023

The state is using the initiative as a way to increase school breakfast participation.

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Whole milk in schools bill blocked in U.S. Senate

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 18, 2023

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, rejected Sen. Roger Marshall’s (R-Kan.) request to have the bill pass by unanimous consent.

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10 food trends that will be popular with kids in 2024

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 15, 2023

Chartwells K12 has released its annual list of what food trends will be popular with students in the upcoming year.

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Sodexo at Springfield public schools is working toward a greener future, one tray at a time

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 15, 2023

Sodexo has eliminated Styrofoam trays at Springfield Renaissance School thanks to an initiative led by students.

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North East ISD joins Urban School Food Alliance

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 15, 2023

The nonprofit’s membership has expanded to 18 of the largest school districts in the country.

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