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Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch

Food Management

The new space is outfitted with a salad bar, bulk milk dispenser and more.

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National school lunch program could be banned from serving lab-cultivated meat

Food Safety News

Senators have introduced legislation banning the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) from including cell-cultivated meat products on its menu. The NSLP is the federally assisted meal program in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. A bipartisan pair of U.S.

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Improving School Lunch: Exploring Efficient Cafeteria Serving Line Designs

LTI, Inc.

When it comes to nurturing a culture of well-being and wholesome eating habits among school students, the design of cafeteria serving lines takes center stage. Let’s explore some common high-efficiency school cafeteria serving line designs that are transforming the way students engage with their school’s dining spaces.

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Fueling Success: Common Problems and Solutions in School Lunches

LTI, Inc.

Today, it’s not uncommon for students in many schools to eat in unsociable silence as staff urge them to quickly eat their meals and make room for other students. Why has everything come down to a hurried affair, and is there any way to make lunch enjoyable again? So, what’s changed, exactly?

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7 Ways Schools Can Encourage Healthy Habits Using Salad Bars

the CAMBRO blog

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. Start the new year by transforming your cafeteria into a hub for health and nutrition.

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Culinary Digital’s Food Service Management Trends: February 2025

Culinary Digital

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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Manheim Township Boosts School Spirit and Lunch Participation with Personalized Camtrays

the CAMBRO blog

At Manheim Township School District in Lancaster, PA , Director of Food Services Kelly Price discovered an effective and delightful way to enhance both cafeteria operations and student engagement: personalized Cambro Camtrays. Since introducing the trays, cafeteria participation has risen by 6% , with revenue increasing as well.