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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Hospital’s “little free pantry” addresses community food insecurity5 things: Hospital’s “little free pantry” addresses community food insecurity

This and a study showing the benefits of synchronizing school meals with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans standards are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

byMike Buzalka
Aug 4, 2023
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K-12 Schools
How Cobb County Schools keeps employees engaged and open positions to a minimumHow Cobb County Schools keeps employees engaged and open positions to a minimum
Aug 3, 2023
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K-12 Schools
Nearly 100% of K-12 operators had supply chain issues early last school year, USDA study showsNearly 100% of K-12 operators had supply chain issues early last school year, USDA study shows
byBenita Gingerella
Aug 3, 2023
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Design
FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: K-12 cafeteria whisperer Kern Halls talks design, participation and moreFM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: K-12 cafeteria whisperer Kern Halls talks design, participation and more
byTara Fitzpatrick
Aug 1, 2023
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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Importance of healthy food options expected to drive hospital foodservice market growth5 things: Importance of healthy food options expected to drive hospital foodservice market growth
byMike Buzalka
Aug 1, 2023
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K-12 Schools
Aligning School Nutrition Standards with current dietary guidelines could improve students’ healthAligning School Nutrition Standards with current dietary guidelines could improve students’ health
byBenita Gingerella
Aug 1, 2023
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K-12 Schools
Federal bill seeks to better training for school nutrition professionals
Federal bill seeks to better training for school nutrition professionals
Aug 1, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
Student-run store boosts revenue for school nutrition program
Student-run store boosts revenue for school nutrition program
Jul 31, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Free summer meal counts plunged 45% last year, study finds
5 things: Free summer meal counts plunged 45% last year, study finds
Jul 28, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
SNF announces 2023 equipment grant recipients
SNF announces 2023 equipment grant recipients
Jul 27, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Best Concepts: Future Foodies helps elementary schoolers connect with what's on their plate.
Best Concepts: Future Foodies helps elementary schoolers connect with what's on their plate.
Jul 27, 2023
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byMarygrace Taylor
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K-12 Schools
Best Concepts: Global Eats from Chartwells K12 brings a world of flavors to kids
Best Concepts: Global Eats from Chartwells K12 brings a world of flavors to kids
Jul 27, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
That’s a wrap: You may have missed these school food trends at SNA’s Annual National Conference
That’s a wrap: You may have missed these school food trends at SNA’s Annual National Conference
Jul 26, 2023
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byTara Fitzpatrick
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K-12 Schools
Meet 6 recipients of the USDA’s 2023 farm-to-school grants
Meet 6 recipients of the USDA’s 2023 farm-to-school grants
Jul 26, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
Sodexo names new CEO of K-12 business in U.S.
Sodexo names new CEO of K-12 business in U.S.
Jul 26, 2023
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byKelsey Squire
Lunch trays in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
More families reported financial struggle after losing free meals at school
More families reported financial struggle after losing free meals at school
Jul 26, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Compass North America sees 14% organic revenue gain in Q3
5 things: Compass North America sees 14% organic revenue gain in Q3
Jul 25, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Menu Trends
Chefs share their proudest menu innovations and what's coming next
Chefs share their proudest menu innovations and what's coming next
Jul 25, 2023
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byPatricia Cobe
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K-12 Schools
Federal bill aims to increase local produce in school meals
Federal bill aims to increase local produce in school meals
Jul 25, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Top 50 Contract Companies
Aramark launches program to garner student feedback
Aramark launches program to garner student feedback
Jul 24, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Billboard mocks planned Chick-fil-A in Children’s Hospital
5 things: Billboard mocks planned Chick-fil-A in Children’s Hospital
Jul 21, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Operations
4 ideas to improve your hiring process
4 ideas to improve your hiring process
Jul 20, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Operations
U.S. Government Accountability Office shares recommendations to improve USDA Foods in Schools
U.S. Government Accountability Office shares recommendations to improve USDA Foods in Schools
Jul 20, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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Hospital & Healthcare
5 things: Nudging tactics help promote healthful workplace dining for Eurest
5 things: Nudging tactics help promote healthful workplace dining for Eurest
Jul 18, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Federal bill doubles down on buying American for school meals
Federal bill doubles down on buying American for school meals
Jul 18, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
5 ways to manage school meal debt
5 ways to manage school meal debt
Jul 17, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
District turns to school buses to help speed up lunch lines
District turns to school buses to help speed up lunch lines
Jul 17, 2023
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byBenita Gingerella
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K-12 Schools
5 things: District partners with local deli to bring African and Mediterranean choices to school meals
5 things: District partners with local deli to bring African and Mediterranean choices to school meals
Jul 14, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
SNA Welcomes Chris Derico as 2023-2024 President
SNA Welcomes Chris Derico as 2023-2024 President
Jul 13, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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Food & Beverage Trends
4 stealable ideas shared during the SNA’s Annual National Conference
4 stealable ideas shared during the SNA’s Annual National Conference
Jul 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
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Operations
Students react to 3 menu trends spotted at SNA’s Annual National Conference
Students react to 3 menu trends spotted at SNA’s Annual National Conference
Jul 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
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Industries
FM announces 2023 Best Concept Award winners
FM announces 2023 Best Concept Award winners
Jul 11, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
5 things: Ohio expands no-cost school meals
5 things: Ohio expands no-cost school meals
Jul 11, 2023
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byMike Buzalka
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K-12 Schools
Awesome a-ha moments from SNA’s big annual school food conference
Awesome a-ha moments from SNA’s big annual school food conference
Jul 11, 2023
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byTara Fitzpatrick
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K-12 Schools
What’s on tap for school nutrition legislation
What’s on tap for school nutrition legislation
Jul 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
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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