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Items Tagged with 'school meals'

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Chicken nuggets

Protein-rich meals dominate kids’ food trends in 2026

Plant-based foods show popularity among Gen Alpha students, with 60-70% eating plant-based meals each week.
Industry News
December 15, 2025
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Gen Z and Gen Alpha students prioritize health and energy, leading them to seek protein-packed and macro-friendly foods that fuel their performance.


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Chicken nuggets and French fries

National Chicken Council to New York City officials: Don’t touch kids’ nuggets

National Chicken Council asks that nutrition and student acceptance, not a process label, be used to determine the acceptability of school entrees.
Industry News
October 15, 2025
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Newly announced food standards from New York City will prohibit 'processed meats' in meals served by city agencies, including public schools.


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USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools to purchase local food

Schools and food banks lose funding.
Industry News
March 11, 2025
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USDA eliminates two federal programs that spent over $1 billion annually to help schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches.


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Chicken bowl

Kids crave bold flavors for 2025

Today's young diners are more adventurous than ever, embracing bold flavors, global cuisines and creative presentations that rival what's trending for adults.
Industry News
December 12, 2024
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Chartwells K12 identifies top 10 food trends for kids in 2025.


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back to school
Category Report: Back to School Snacks

Grab-and-go packs become a lunchbox go-to

Packs for kids snacks must offer easy-open packaging.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
August 28, 2024
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School feeding occasions don’t just mean lunch anymore, with before- and after-school eating occasions expanding.


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Teton Taste Buds

Teton Waters Ranch helps schools meet USDA requirements for school nutrition standards

Teton Taste Buds Hot Dogs offer lower sugar and sodium content than traditional product.
Industry News
May 2, 2024
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Blend of 100% grass-fed beef and vegetables offers a simple, clean ingredient list.


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Senators work to ban schools from serving cell-cultivated meat

Senator Jon Tester introduces the School Lunch Integrity Act with Senator Mike Rounds.
Industry News
February 1, 2024
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Bipartisan bill aims to ban cell-cultivated meat from being provided through the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.


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USDA to purchase shrimp products for nutrition assistance programs

Effort aims to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products.
Industry News
December 27, 2023
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Potential contractors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements.


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Members of Chicago’s Nicholson STEM Academy receive their $25,000 check

Jennie-O Turkey Store announces winners of grand prize to cap its School Cafeteria Takeover campaign

Jennie-O brand team and celebrity chef Carla Hall host School Cafeteria Takeover campaign.
Industry News
July 27, 2023
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Brand to provide each of the four winning schools with $25,000 to purchase new kitchen equipment and essential supplies.


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Tyson K-12 Hunger Heroes graphic

Tyson Foods opens entries for K-12 Hunger Hero contest

Five school foodservice workers will receive $5,000 grants to benefit their district’s program.
Industry News
January 30, 2023
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The submission period ends on March 12, and recipients will be announced in April alongside the release of their story and personalized Hunger Hero character.



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