Food Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

million for states and territories to purchase local foods for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The funding allocates up to $471.5

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024 , sponsored by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jon Tester (D-MT), would ban cell-cultivated meat from use in school meals.

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School Lunch 105

FoodService Director

MAY 3, 2024

The first Friday in May marks School Lunch Hero Day and districts across the country are celebrating school nutrition professionals.

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LTI, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Compressed lunch periods can also spike levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, leading to less efficient digestion, increased food waste and reduced opportunities for meaningful social interactions. The post Fueling Success: Common Problems and Solutions in School Lunches first appeared on LTI, Inc.

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the CAMBRO blog

MAY 2, 2024

In honor of National School Lunch Hero Day, we wanted to take the time to recognize some of the heroes our local reps interact with regularly and admire for their dedication and support. School foodservice employees do the very important job of feeding our kids each day, some of which wouldn’t get a meal otherwise.

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LTI, Inc.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The post Improving School Lunch: Exploring Efficient Cafeteria Serving Line Designs first appeared on LTI, Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2023

RPI is exclusive to restaurants (excluding non-essential information about school lunches, for example). Drawing on our extensive 25+ years of experience and the expertise of our in-house AI and ML team, we created a customized alternative to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Food Away From Home (FAFH) index.

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Recipes School Lunch Customer Service Customer Service 419

the CAMBRO blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

Painesville City Local Schools elementary schools have used the Cambro Versa Food Bar for over 12 years for their National School Lunch Program, which boasts 75% participation. Special events can provide a fun theme, draw attention and renew excitement among students, faculty and parents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2023

” Despite their efforts, the term has seen broader and broader use with no connection to Taco John’s, including on school lunch menus, at restaurants and bars around the country, and in The Lego Movie.

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School Lunch 419

Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program due to toxic contaminants in September 2024, Kraft Heinz, the makers of Lunchables, voluntarily decided to pull its meal kits from the program. After consumer groups petitioned the U.S.

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School Lunch 64

Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

K-12 schools should keep an eye on this program Free school lunch programs have become increasingly common over the past few years, as state governments like Michigan and Minnesota have expanded programs providing free meals for children.

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LTI, Inc.

JUNE 4, 2024

Farm-to-school initiatives: Partner with local farms to provide fresh, locally sourced ingredients for school lunches. Provide allergen-free and dietary-restriction-friendly meals: Ensure school lunches accommodate students with food allergies and dietary restrictions by offering allergen-free and culturally sensitive options.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Cedarburg High School’s Bulldog Cafe serves National School Lunch Program-compliant items as well as Aramark Java City Coffee items, including made-to-order beverages, freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, and snacks.

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School Lunch 147

Food Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

The final rule impacts the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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FoodService Director

APRIL 22, 2024

School-based therapy company, ProCare Therapy ranked which states have the healthiest school meals based on five different factors, including NSLP participation and participation in farm-to-school.

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School Lunch 81

School Meals That Rock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Yellow Curry Chicken, prepared by Chef Moss Crutchfield, Epping School District, New Hampshire So, what am I thinking as we celebrate National School Lunch Week (10/11 through 10/15)? I’m thinking that the creativity of school nutrition professionals is unsurpassed in the culinary world. Now they ask for ‘that” chicken !”

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School Lunch School Nutrition Nutrition Cafeteria 52

Chef Ann Foundation

MAY 5, 2023

Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of school food professionals far and wide on National School Lunch Hero Day!

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School Lunch 100

FoodService Director

MAY 1, 2024

The winners have been announced just ahead of School Lunch Hero Day.

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School Nutrition School Lunch Nutrition 87

Food Safety Tech

MARCH 30, 2025

According to the press release, since there are a high population of America Geese in most parts of America, USDA’s second step in the initiative to replace ultra processed foods in school lunches with America Geese meat.

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School Lunch 52

FoodService Director

JUNE 24, 2024

A new report by the USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that spending and participation for the National School Lunch Program and other child nutrition programs dropped when comparing FY 2023 and FY 2022.

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Food Quality & Safety

APRIL 11, 2024

Consumer Reports (CR) has called on USDA to remove certain Lunchables food kits from the National School Lunch Program due to high levels of sodium and heavy metals found in the products.

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School Lunch Nutrition 91

FoodService Director

APRIL 11, 2024

The watchdog group also found that Lunchables products served under the National School Lunch Program had higher levels of sodium than their grocery store counterparts.

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School Lunch 84

FoodService Director

JANUARY 11, 2024

Over 1 million additional school lunches and breakfast were served each month this past fall compared to the same timeframe in 2022, according to state data.

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School Lunch 78

FoodService Director

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to the study, only 44% of parents perceived school lunches to be healthy, however, a majority said that school meals can save them money, time and stress.

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School Lunch 76

FoodService Director

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Under SB 720, public and private schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast and serve students free breakfast and lunch each day would be eligible to receive additional funding from the state.

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School Lunch 76

Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, local food pantries, and youth organizations while prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers and entities, regional food inequities, and local and regional food systems. With taxpayer funds, USDA annually spends $6 billion on U.S.-produced regional farms.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The district is hosting student contests, lunch with local dignitaries and more.

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School Lunch 52

Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove Lunchables food kits from the National School Food Lunch Program due to what the groups perceive as relatively high levels of lead and cadmium, as well as the presence of phthalates. Consumer Reports and More Union have petitioned the U.S.

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School Lunch 52

FoodService Director

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Students who post pictures of their lunch trays on social media throughout the week have a chance at winning Apple AirPods.

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School Lunch 52

Total Food Service

MARCH 31, 2025

The highlights of the Total Food Service April 2025 Digital Issue include: Exclusive Q&A Interview with Serigne Mbaye, Chef, Dakar NOLA, on pg 36 NYC Unravels Outdoor Dining Plan on pg 4 Big Changes in 2025 School Lunch Plans on pg 6 Bar Pro Leavitt Unveils Blueprint for Boosting Profits Amid Rising Costs on pg 32 NAFEM 2025 Showcased Cutting-Edge (..)

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Food Service Food Service School Lunch Commercial Kitchen 103

Total Food Service

MARCH 31, 2025

The highlights of the Total Food Service April 2025 Digital Issue include: Exclusive Q&A Interview with Serigne Mbaye, Chef, Dakar NOLA, on pg 36 NYC Unravels Outdoor Dining Plan on pg 4 Big Changes in 2025 School Lunch Plans on pg 6 Bar Pro Leavitt Unveils Blueprint for Boosting Profits Amid Rising Costs on pg 32 NAFEM 2025 Showcased Cutting-Edge (..)

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Food Service Food Service School Lunch Commercial Kitchen 90

School Meals That Rock

APRIL 29, 2021

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act allowed USDA, for the first time in over 30 years, opportunity to make real reforms to the school lunch and breakfast programs by improving the critical nutrition and hunger safety net for millions of children. Cara: Can you describe what children may be given as a typical school lunch?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

." Along with keeping restaurants open and ready to serve, Subway Franchise Owners across the globe have stepped up in big ways in their local communities donating meals to those on the frontlines including healthcare workers and first responders, as well as donating meals to children who normally rely on school lunches.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

The restaurant categories hardest hit by closures are those that relied heavily on customers' regular day-to-day routines, such as shopping, working, or schooling. Lunch is an example of how the disruption in daily routines impacted this daypart.

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Food Recovery Network

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you're packing a school lunch for yourself or a family member, eating a cafeteria lunch, or a college student eating in a dining hall, FDA has tips to reduce your contribution to food waste. Packing a Lunch Check the fridge to see what needs to be used before going to the grocery store. Tips to reduce food waste.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 23, 2024

These Walnuts were distributed to food bank warehouses in Texas and Arizona which further distribute to other distribution centers that can go to consumers, or smaller foods banks, school lunch programs, shelters, or prison food systems. link] Stutz Packing Co.

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School Lunch Food and Beverage Food and Beverage FDA 52

LTI, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

Flashback for a moment to K-12 – school lunch was the real deal (and still is). However, in many schools nationwide, the limited duration allocated for lunch poses a challenge. Efficient designs in educational dining facilities help to encourage healthy habits and improves serving line flow.

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