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Honoring Native American Cultures Through Food
Native Americans are often referred to as the “invisible race,” and the classic story about the First Thanksgiving—pilgrims being welcomed…

Little Mimics Are Watching
Do you cringe when you see an adult behaving badly—speaking rudely, cursing a blue streak, being verbally or even physically…

The Cheese Stands Alone
When you sprinkle some grated Parmesan atop your pasta, are you unconsciously participating in cheese fraud? In Italy, the Parmigiano…

Shake Off the Gym Jitters
If you find your workout routine upended in the winter months, thanks to less daylight and colder temperatures, you may…

Force of Habit
Never doubt the power of positive routines! Hacks to Habits: A Behavioral Research Study to Bolster Fruit & Vegetable Consumption,…

SNA, USDA Urge Participation in Upcoming Surveys
SNA and USDA will conduct separate, yet equally important surveys this month to collect critical information on challenges facing school…

Congratulations to the 2023 FAME Awards Winners
The results are in: Basic American Foods (BAF) has announced the winners of the 2023 Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME)…

SN Plus: Discover Why the Time Is Right to Pursue the SNS
The School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects what it takes to manage…

#SNIC23 Pre-Con Spotlight: Local Dairy Farm Tour
Make plans to arrive a day early for the 2023 School Nutrition Industry Conference and join us for the Pre-Conference…

SN Plus: Assert Your Authority
What’s the value of earning your School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential? This SN Plus looks at the preparation needed to successfully pass…