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Some relief is in sight for struggling school foodservice operators coping with a stressed supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new waiver issued by the USDA this week prevents school meal programs from being financially penalized if supply chain shortages prevent them from meeting certain regulatory requirements for...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with weight gain among adults, but little was known about the pandemic’s effect on the weight of children and teens. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicates that childhood obesity rose significantly during the pandemic. The research...
As we head back to school this fall, there are still many school meal-related benefits available to students and families this year due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic. It’s likely many still don’t know about them. To help you spread the word and help you boost your meal participation, we’ve...
If school year 2020-21 was challenging for school nutrition programs, it is looking like the upcoming school year isn’t going to be any easier. Throughout the summer, social media posts from foodservice professionals indicated COVID-related cracks in the supply chain and challenges with food suppliers canceling contacts. While it’s hard...
Are students or parents asking for vegetarian meal options on your menus? Looking to participate in Meatless Mondays this upcoming school year? Great news! We’ve made it even easier for you to select our vegetarian meals to serve as meatless options and fish options for those following a pescatarian diet...
A new nationwide survey of 1,368 school foodservice directors from the School Nutrition Association (SNA) released last week revealed serious concerns for the upcoming school year. SNA’s Back to School 2021 Report highlights worry surrounding operational challenges, the financial strain caused by COVID-19 and achieving regulatory compliance. Operational Concerns Despite...
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