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Benita is a senior editor for FoodService Director and covers K-12 foodservice. She has been with the publication since 2016. In her spare time, Benita is an avid restaurant-goer and loves to travel extensively.

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California school nutrition operators grapple with persistent labor shortages California school nutrition operators grapple with persistent labor shortages

byBenita Gingerella

Feb 21, 2024

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San Francisco State University hosts cooking class to celebrate Black History Month San Francisco State University hosts cooking class to celebrate Black History Month

byBenita Gingerella

Feb 21, 2024

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Rich Shank at Catersource

4 catering takeaways from Catersource + The Special Event

4 catering takeaways from Catersource + The Special Event

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

A student holds a tray full of food

Virginia Senators approve universal free school meals bill

Virginia Senators approve universal free school meals bill

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Elior North America

Elior North America appoints Travis Young as senior president of education and operations

Elior North America appoints Travis Young as senior president of education and operations

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Kentucky bill would provide meal reimbursement to low-income schools who source local food

Kentucky bill would provide meal reimbursement to low-income schools who source local food

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Connecticut awards over $2.8M in farm-to-school grants

Connecticut awards over $2.8M in farm-to-school grants

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Vacaville USD nutrition team learns how to butcher a chicken

New in-house training program gives Vacaville USD nutrition team a chance to grow their skills

New in-house training program gives Vacaville USD nutrition team a chance to grow their skills

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Meal cart

School district's meal cart puts student choice back into school meals

School district's meal cart puts student choice back into school meals

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Chartwells K12 turns to tech as it continues to manage rising costs

Chartwells K12 turns to tech as it continues to manage rising costs

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Porcini faro risotto

Metz puts ancient grains on the menu in honor of American Heart Month

Metz puts ancient grains on the menu in honor of American Heart Month

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Dr. Harris

Aramark launches new DEI workforce series

Aramark launches new DEI workforce series

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT

Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food

How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

The Inferno

Northwestern State University rolls out customizable dining concept for students

Northwestern State University rolls out customizable dining concept for students

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Herbs

"Micro farm" to bring fresh greens to Nazareth University

"Micro farm" to bring fresh greens to Nazareth University

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Chartwells Higher Ed brings back its Delight-Ful event for a third year

Chartwells Higher Ed brings back its Delight-Ful event for a third year

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

San Francisco State University dining team to participate in food waste competition

San Francisco State University dining team to participate in food waste competition

San Francisco State University dining team to participate in food waste competition

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery

Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery

Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Instacart partners with 5 higher education institutions for food as medicine research

Instacart partners with 5 higher education institutions for food as medicine research

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Students having lunch at school

Federal bill would ban lab-grown meat in school meals

Federal bill would ban lab-grown meat in school meals

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Students enjoying hot chocolate milk

Chartwells K12 heats up the menu with new hot chocolate milk concept

Chartwells K12 heats up the menu with new hot chocolate milk concept

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Many parents say school meals can save them money but still view them as unhealthy, study reveals.

Many parents say school meals can save them money but still view them as unhealthy, study reveals.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Mocktails

Texas Christian University dining team celebrates Dry January with mocktail event

Texas Christian University dining team celebrates Dry January with mocktail event

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

herb garden

Kentucky schools receive grant funding to expand farm-to-school efforts

Kentucky schools receive grant funding to expand farm-to-school efforts

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Jackson State University

Sodexo teams up with Virtual Dining Concepts to bring AC Barbecue to Jackson State University

Sodexo teams up with Virtual Dining Concepts to bring AC Barbecue to Jackson State University

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Pete's Retreat

Northeastern Junior College's cafe renovation brings local coffee brewer to campus

Northeastern Junior College's cafe renovation brings local coffee brewer to campus

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Virginia makes a second attempt at passing universal free school meals legislation

Virginia makes a second attempt at passing universal free school meals legislation

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Loyola Marymount University hosts wellness challenge for students

Loyola Marymount University hosts wellness challenge for students

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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School district hopes new vending machines will increase breakfast participation

School district hopes new vending machines will increase breakfast participation

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Fairfax County Public Schools joins Urban School Food Alliance

Fairfax County Public Schools joins Urban School Food Alliance

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

SNIC 2024 panel

3 ways operators are encouraging families to fill out school meal applications

3 ways operators are encouraging families to fill out school meal applications

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

SNIC 2024 panelists

3 takeaways from SNA's School Nutrition Industry Conference

3 takeaways from SNA's School Nutrition Industry Conference

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Metz sushi

Metz introduces new recipes to its fresh sushi line

Metz introduces new recipes to its fresh sushi line

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

lunch trays in cafeteria

New Jersey expands free school meal access

New Jersey expands free school meal access

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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