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fromAxios
10 hours ago

California 1st in U.S. to crack down on ultra-processed foods in school meals

California is the first state to define ultra-processed foods and phase them out of school meals,
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fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Goodbye, pepperoni pizza? New state law to ban some ultraprocessed foods from school meals

The law, which Gov. Newsom signed on Wednesday, provides a first-ever statutory definition of ultra-processed foods in the U.S. and will ban some that are "of concern" in California schools starting in 2035. Under the legislation, which is expected to touch off a major overhaul of school cafeteria meals, the state's Department of Public Health will identify ultra-processed foods "of concern" and "restricted school foods" - another prohibited category - by 2028. A year later, schools are required to begin phasing them out.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why ending childhood hunger is a business imperative

Consistent school meals restore nutrition for millions of children, reducing hunger's educational, health, and long-term economic harms.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fish mint, Himalayan chives and berry pickle: how wild ingredients are transforming school dinners in India

Locally sourced, nutrient-rich ingredients in Meghalaya schools' midday meals improve children's appetite, energy, and dietary diversity while supporting local farmers and climate-resilient practices.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

School meal prices in England are rising due to higher staffing costs, national insurance increases, and food and energy inflation, burdening families and school budgets.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Revamped menu brings culinary twist to Bay Area school district

8,000 students will benefit from scratch cooking and cultural culinary experiences while the central kitchen is renovated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president's flagship program

More than 360 people fell ill in Sragen after consuming school lunches, marking the largest food poisoning incident linked to the free meals programme.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

GOP Congressman Deletes Post Celebrating '18 Million Kids' Losing School Meals: Was an Error'

Derrick Van Orden reacted to a post about significant public welfare losses, claiming it was an error.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on child poverty: free school meals are a help, but not a panacea | Editorial

Ellen Wilkinson’s introduction of free school meals in 1946 laid foundational principles that remain relevant today in tackling child poverty in England.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Free school meals for England's poorest children

The Independent focuses on critical issues such as reproductive rights and school meal expansions, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Relax guidance for meat three times a week in English schools, says charity

Guidance on school meals in England should relax meat requirements to promote vegetable and legume intake, says Food Foundation.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

More than 8 million New Yorkers will get inflation refund checks, says governor

New York will issue inflation refund checks to over 8 million residents, returning $2 billion to families affected by rising costs.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 months ago

IDFA Announces 'Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment' to Eliminate Use of Certified Artificial Colors in Dairy Foods for Schools, Surpassing State and Federal Standards

Dairy companies are committed to eliminating certified artificial colors from products sold in schools by July 2026, enhancing children's nutrition and health.
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