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Students eating lunch in cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school mealsNew York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Nebraska lawmakers reintroduce a universal free school meals bill and a new Arkansas bill would provide universal free school breakfast to students.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Jan 21, 2025
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The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missedThe FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 16, 2025
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Biometric palm scanning entry system
Colleges & Universities
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry systemThe fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system
byReyna Estrada
Jan 14, 2025
2 Min Read
Students eating lunch
K-12 Schools
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New YorkGovernor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 14, 2025
1 Min Read
Hospital food tray.
Hospital & Healthcare
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutritionDaviess 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
K-12 Schools
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position PaperSchool Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 13, 2025
3 Min Read
Wildfire.
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
Jan 10, 2025
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7 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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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
Jan 9, 2025
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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
Jan 8, 2025
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byReyna Estrada
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
Jan 7, 2025
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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
Jan 6, 2025
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5 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School
K-12 Schools
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Jan 3, 2025
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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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
Dec 19, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
A student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
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
Dec 17, 2024
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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
Dec 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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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
Dec 12, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Heart of Foodservice
Operations
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
Dec 9, 2024
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byReyna Estrada
Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference
K-12 Schools
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
Dec 9, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dallas ISD
K-12 Schools
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
Dec 6, 2024
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byReyna Estrada
Students eating lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students
Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students
Dec 3, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Participants at the culinary competition.
Operations
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
Dec 3, 2024
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3 Min Read
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
Dec 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
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
Nov 27, 2024
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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
Nov 26, 2024
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3 Min Read
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
Nov 26, 2024
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4 Min Read
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
Nov 25, 2024
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4 Slides
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
Nov 25, 2024
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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
Nov 25, 2024
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6 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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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
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A student carrying a lunch tray at school
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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2 Min Read
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
Nov 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Students receive lunch at school
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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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
Nov 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
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
Nov 14, 2024
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Students eating lunch in cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals

Jan 21, 2025

5 things logo
Operations
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed

Jan 16, 2025

Preschool students learn how to make a salad with FeedWells' chefs.
K-12 Schools
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals

Jan 15, 2025

Biometric palm scanning entry system
Colleges & Universities
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system

Jan 14, 2025

Students eating lunch
K-12 Schools
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York

Jan 14, 2025

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