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Start From Scratch
The Chef Ann Foundation has launched a new fellowship program aimed at promoting scratch-prepared meals in K-12 schools. Labor shortages,…

Building Inclusive Menus: Start with Religious Dietary Rules
As a school nutrition professional, you regularly accommodate different types of dietary restrictions in the meals you prepare. Most of…

Scents & Sensibilities
New Mexico may become the first state to have an official aroma. But forget the floral notes of desert flowers…

The Fascination with Fermentation
Pickles. Sourdough. Yogurt. Salami (go ahead and look it up). Sour Cream. These foods are all unique in terms of…

Tasty Travels Ahead
Thinking about a foodie-centric vacation this year? Users of TripAdvisor have identified the best food destinations in the U.S. and around…

USDA Releases Proposed Long-Term Nutrition Standards
In early February, USDA announced a proposed rule establishing new, phased-in limits on added sugars and additional sodium reductions in…

New Leadership Elected for SNA
Some great leadership talent will be stepping up to lead the association in the years ahead for the SNA Board of Directors, Industry Advisory Council, and the Leadership Development Committee. Our school nutrition programs face challenges on many fronts and your SNA leaders provide direction and lead action to protect and strengthen programs for the children you serve.
Re-creating Our School Menus—Back by Popular Demand from #ANC22
“Re-creating Our School Menus—Back by Popular Demand from #ANC22” was presented at SNIC 2023 in San Diego, California. Are you…
USDA Foods: Its Role in Your Program’s Finances
“USDA Foods: Its Role in Your Program’s Finances” was presented at SNIC 2023 in San Diego, California. Working with USDA…
The Upcycled Food Movement: Creating Value from Food Waste
“The Upcycled Food Movement: Creating Value from Food Waste” was presented at SNIC 2023 in San Diego, California. In 2019,…