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K-12 Schools
SNA Recognizes Award Recipients and School Lunch HeroesSNA Recognizes Award Recipients and School Lunch Heroes

In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, the School Nutrition Association (SNA) honored three national award recipients and an array of regional award winners.

byMike Buzalka
May 4, 2023
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K-12 Schools
Pomptonian Healthy School Lunch Challenge highlights kids’ culinary skillsPomptonian Healthy School Lunch Challenge highlights kids’ culinary skills
byMike Buzalka
May 4, 2023
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K-12 Schools
Students participating in school meals ate more whole grains post-Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids ActStudents participating in school meals ate more whole grains post-Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
byBenita Gingerella
May 3, 2023
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K-12 Schools
School Nutrition Association names its 2023 Lunch Hero award winnersSchool Nutrition Association names its 2023 Lunch Hero award winners
byBenita Gingerella
May 3, 2023
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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Army is looking for a few good restaurants5 things: Army is looking for a few good restaurants
byMike Buzalka
May 2, 2023
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K-12 Schools
State funding will give California school kitchens an upgradeState funding will give California school kitchens an upgrade
byBenita Gingerella
May 2, 2023
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K-12 Schools
4 ways to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day
4 ways to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day
May 1, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
Veggies? Preschoolers say, “Yes, please!”
Veggies? Preschoolers say, “Yes, please!”
Apr 28, 2023
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byJennifer Crain
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K-12 Schools
5 things: New Oklahoma law makes it easier for schools to donate leftover food
5 things: New Oklahoma law makes it easier for schools to donate leftover food
Apr 28, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Industries
Trending this week: What’s new at Major League ballparks
Trending this week: What’s new at Major League ballparks
Apr 27, 2023
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The push for plant-based continues as operators escalate goals
Menu Trends
The push for plant-based continues as operators escalate goals
The push for plant-based continues as operators escalate goals
Apr 27, 2023
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byFSD Staff
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Sustainability
Nine contract firms top the Humane Society's Protein Sustainability Scorecard
Nine contract firms top the Humane Society's Protein Sustainability Scorecard
Apr 25, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Southwest Foodservice Excellence launches nutrition education program
Southwest Foodservice Excellence launches nutrition education program
Apr 25, 2023
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byMarygrace Taylor
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Hospital & Healthcare
Viewpoint: Catalyzing sustainable seafood strategies across the foodservice industry
Viewpoint: Catalyzing sustainable seafood strategies across the foodservice industry
Apr 25, 2023
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Colleges & Universities
5 things: 25% food cost jump prompts Michigan State to increase res hall rates 7% for next fall
5 things: 25% food cost jump prompts Michigan State to increase res hall rates 7% for next fall
Apr 25, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Federal bill aims to keep kids fed during school disruptions
Federal bill aims to keep kids fed during school disruptions
Apr 25, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
SodexoMagic launches Thrive pilot in Washington, D.C., schools
SodexoMagic launches Thrive pilot in Washington, D.C., schools
Apr 24, 2023
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byMegan Rowe
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Colleges & Universities
5 things: Sodexo Campus commits to 50% plant-based menu by 2025
5 things: Sodexo Campus commits to 50% plant-based menu by 2025
Apr 21, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Operations
Freight farm provides students with fresh food and community
Freight farm provides students with fresh food and community
Apr 20, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Business & Industry
5 things: Upgraded in-house corporate dining one reason restaurant lunch business is down
5 things: Upgraded in-house corporate dining one reason restaurant lunch business is down
Apr 18, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Operations
Federal bill would increase CEP access
Federal bill would increase CEP access
Apr 18, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Operations
Metz gets kids cooking at home with culinary classes
Metz gets kids cooking at home with culinary classes
Apr 17, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Business & Industry
5 things: Meal perk cutbacks irk staff at Meta and Google
5 things: Meal perk cutbacks irk staff at Meta and Google
Apr 14, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Top 50 Contract Companies
Food Management’s 2023 Top 50 Contract Management Companies in education, healthcare, business and sports/entertainment venues
Food Management’s 2023 Top 50 Contract Management Companies in education, healthcare, business and sports/entertainment venues
Apr 12, 2023
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Colleges & Universities
5 things: University’s student dining workers form union
5 things: University’s student dining workers form union
Apr 11, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Operations
North Dakota is latest state to ban lunch shaming
North Dakota is latest state to ban lunch shaming
Apr 11, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Equipment
School district to test if biometric finger scanning reduces cafeteria lines
School district to test if biometric finger scanning reduces cafeteria lines
Apr 10, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Major League ballpark engages master sommelier to help wine and dine fans
5 things: Major League ballpark engages master sommelier to help wine and dine fans
Apr 7, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Trending this week: Rats, roaches, mice, flies found in hundreds of NYC school cafeterias
Trending this week: Rats, roaches, mice, flies found in hundreds of NYC school cafeterias
Apr 7, 2023
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K-12 Schools
Metz serves up cooking classes at elementary school
Metz serves up cooking classes at elementary school
Apr 7, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Operations
Oakland Unified to get new garden beds and outdoor classrooms as part of White House initiative
Oakland Unified to get new garden beds and outdoor classrooms as part of White House initiative
Apr 7, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Sustainability
Southwest Foodservice Excellence aims to grow its plant-based options
Southwest Foodservice Excellence aims to grow its plant-based options
Apr 6, 2023
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byReyna Estrada
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Top 50 Contract Companies
SodexoMagic puts students in the driver’s seat with latest dining concept
SodexoMagic puts students in the driver’s seat with latest dining concept
Apr 6, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
Sodexo North America reports 16.4% organic growth in first half of FY2023
Sodexo North America reports 16.4% organic growth in first half of FY2023
Apr 5, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Milk companies commit to reducing sugar in school milk
Milk companies commit to reducing sugar in school milk
Apr 5, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella

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Operations
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

Nov 21, 2024

Senior Dining & Meals
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations

Nov 21, 2024

Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.
Sustainability
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

Nov 20, 2024

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K-12 Schools
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.

Nov 19, 2024

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K-12 Schools
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

Nov 19, 2024

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