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Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: An Oklahoma bill would expand universal free school meal access in the state.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Jan 14, 2025

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Hospital food tray.

Hospital & Healthcare

Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition

byReyna Estrada

Jan 13, 2025

2 Min Read

Student gets food in the cafeteria

School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper

byBenita Gingerella

Jan 13, 2025

3 Min Read

Hospital & Healthcare

L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support

byReyna Estrada

Jan 10, 2025

7 Min Read

New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed

byBenita Gingerella

Jan 9, 2025

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Sodexo building

Business & Industry

Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education

byReyna Estrada

Jan 8, 2025

2 Min Read

Sodexo Food Hive.

Colleges & Universities

Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses

Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses

byReyna Estrada

Students at Dallas College.

Colleges & Universities

Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts

Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts

byReyna Estrada

The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School

Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch

Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed

2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

A student gets food in the cafeteria

New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees

New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

gluten free sign

Colleges & Universities

How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives

How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives

byReyna Estrada

A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed

A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more

Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more

byReyna Estrada

Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference

Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus

Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day

Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day

byReyna Estrada

Students eating lunch at school

Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students

Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Participants at the culinary competition.

Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility

Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility

byReyna Estrada

Colleges & Universities

Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

byReyna Estrada

Bowling Green State University dog biscuits

Colleges & Universities

From trash to treat: food scraps at Bowling Green State University get new life as dog biscuits

From trash to treat: food scraps at Bowling Green State University get new life as dog biscuits

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Waste container

Colleges & Universities

Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

byReyna Estrada

Diners at a corporate site.

Food & Beverage Trends

The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024

The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024

byReyna Estrada

Students and the chef at the Teaching Kitchen.

Colleges & Universities

Diners at the University of Houston learn how to turn kitchen basics into a meal before departing for Thanksgiving

Diners at the University of Houston learn how to turn kitchen basics into a meal before departing for Thanksgiving

byReyna Estrada

dirty martini dip

Business & Industry

Eurest taps into mega trends for seasonal catering, including boards, dips and more

Eurest taps into mega trends for seasonal catering, including boards, dips and more

byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief

Diners at Central Michigan University's Supper Club event.

Colleges & Universities

Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience

Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience

byReyna Estrada

Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed

Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.

Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

byReyna Estrada

A student carrying a lunch tray at school

Texas bill would ban certain additives in free and reduced-price school meals

Also in this week’s legislative update: Pennsylvania announces the return of its School Breakfast Challenge.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Pure+ Simple.

Food & Beverage Trends

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

byReyna Estrada

Students receive lunch at school

School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools

School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Diners at a teaching kitchen

Colleges & Universities

Texas State Dining’s First Year Eats program seeks to welcome newbies and drive student retention

Texas State Dining’s First Year Eats program seeks to welcome newbies and drive student retention

byReyna Estrada

School mascot at the Cooking for a Cause program.

Colleges & Universities

Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities

Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities

On Site with FSD.

Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

byReyna Estrada

Lunchables pulled from National School Lunch Program and other news you may have missed

Catch up on industry news that you may have missed this week with 5 Things with FSD.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Students take fruit in the cafeteria

USDA announces it’s now accepting farm-to-school grant applications

USDA announces it’s now accepting farm-to-school grant applications

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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