Lunchables pulled from National School Lunch Program and other news you may have missed
Food Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Catch up on industry news that you may have missed this week with 5 Things with FSD.
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National school lunch program could be banned from serving lab-cultivated meat
Food Safety News
JANUARY 31, 2024
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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Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch
Food Management
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The new space is outfitted with a salad bar, bulk milk dispenser and more.
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House Ways and Means Committee proposes cutting funding for school nutrition programs
Food Management
JANUARY 28, 2025
Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: A handful of states have introduced universal free school meal programs, A Rhode Island bill would ban certain dyes in school meals and New Hampshire takes aim at school lunch shaming.
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‘Safe School Meals Act’ Addresses Pesticides, PFAS, Food Dyes, and More in School Lunches
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Senator Cory Booker’s Safe School Meals Act proposes widespread reforms that would reduce the presence of toxic heavy metals, pesticides, artificial food dyes, and chemicals in school lunches, and would mandate research to progress remediation methods for environmental contaminants polluting farms.
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USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
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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U.S. Bill Wants to Ban Cell-Based Meat in School Lunches
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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4 ways school nutrition teams are being honored during School Lunch Hero Day
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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Cambro’s School Lunch Heroes
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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Fueling Success: Common Problems and Solutions in School Lunches
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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Improving School Lunch: Exploring Efficient Cafeteria Serving Line Designs
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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7 Ways Schools Can Encourage Healthy Habits Using Salad Bars
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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Embracing AI: A Recipe for Success in the Restaurant Industry
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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Taco Tuesdays Showcases the Risk of Trademarks
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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Kraft Heinz Voluntarily Pulls Lunchables from School Lunch Program Following Consumer Reports Petition
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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Beyond PB&J: Creative Solutions for Better School Lunches
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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Student-run cafe opens in Wisconsin high school
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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Culinary Digital’s Food Service Management Trends: February 2025
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.
USDA FNS publishes final rule on child nutrition program integrity
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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A look at which states have the healthiest school lunches
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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E. coli in milk behind large outbreak in Japan
Food Safety News
OCTOBER 21, 2023
Milk cartons were part of school lunches in June 2021 in Toyama City, Japan. Public health officials determined that the milk cartons produced by the T milk factory served in school lunches on two days in June caused the outbreak. Although major foodborne toxins and pathogens were not detected, a specific E.
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Taking Whoa to Wow: The Realities During National School Lunch Week 2021
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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Celebrating School Food Champions
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 Nutrition Association names its 2024 national award winners
FoodService Director
MAY 1, 2024
The winners have been announced just ahead of School Lunch Hero Day.
Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Heavy Metals in Certain Lunchables Provided to Schools
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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Did you know that FSIS has a zero tolerance for Salmonella in beef served to school kids, but not for the rest of us?
Bill Marler
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Economic Incentives to Supply Safe Chicken to the National School Lunch Program, ERR-202, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides subsidized and free meals to over 31 million qualified students across the United States each school day (USDA, FNS, 2013).
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Consumer Reports calls on USDA to remove Lunchables products from school meals after finding heavy metals in store-bought versions
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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Child nutrition programs see drop in participation, federal spending
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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Minnesota school meal participation jumps after adopting universal free meal program
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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Many parents say school meals can save them money but still view them as unhealthy, study reveals.
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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Wisconsin bill would provide additional state funding to schools who offer universal free meals
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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How Broward County Public Schools is celebrating National School Lunch Week
FoodService Director
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The district is hosting student contests, lunch with local dignitaries and more.
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Bill calls for the USDA to buy more fresh produce from growers and distributors in U.S.
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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Consumer Groups Petition USDA to Remove Lunchables From School Lunch Program Due to Toxic Contaminants
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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Dallas ISD hosts social media challenge in honor of National School Lunch Week
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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Are schools the healthiest places to eat in America?
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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Feed the Front Line, Small Brand, Big Heart and Seafood for Heroes
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.
In the News: Plan to Reduce Food Waste This Back-to-School Season
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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Revitalizing school dining: The impact of cafeteria designs on student wellness
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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CA Company Recalls Walnuts After Testing Finds Listeria
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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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 20, 2021
Since morning meal visits are habitual, recovery for this daypart will depend on consumers returning to workplaces and schools. Lunch traffic, which was down -4 percent this May compared to a year ago and -10 percent compared to two years ago, will depend on the return to offices and workplaces and more midday activities, like shopping.
The Year Ahead: The IN Food 2025 Foodservice Forecast
IN Food Marketing
JANUARY 9, 2025
A YEAR OF CHANGING REGULATIONS ANITA NELSON, PRESIDENT / OWNER 2025 is going to be an interesting year for the food industry with the new administration and increased scrutiny on ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup and the potential removal of ultra-processed foods from school lunch menus.
Jeanne, Dayle and HOPE after a year of COVID-19!
School Meals That Rock
APRIL 30, 2021
As you know School Lunch Hero Day is next Friday, May 7, 2021. We have set a small goal of getting our TIPS for School Meals That Rock membership up to 17,000 by next Friday! We certainly know that it will be a long time before things feel 100% normal, but we have HOPE that we are on the road back. YOU are our HEROES!
MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The high school lunch experience is about to look a whole lot different. Aramark , which serves nearly 370 million meals annually to more than 2 million K-12 students across North America, today announced a new high school dining brand, called Rally Cafe , which will transform the traditional high school cafeteria.
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