No matter where you live in the United States, there’s a good chance that it’s watermelon season right now. From May through September, farmers in 44 states harvest the pink…
Read MoreNew President Beth Wallace, MBA, SNS, has the right background, mindset and outlook to lead SNA through uncertain and unsettled times. Just when you think you’ve got her pegged, Beth…
Read MoreStudent loyalty hangs on customer research. How effective are your customer surveys and feedback tools? Today’s young, school-age consumers are savvy foodservice customers, and they appreciate having a voice and…
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Easy, effective strategies to connect cafeterias, classrooms and communities. When I was offered the opportunity to write about school nutrition best practices in Harvest of the Month (HOTM) programs across…
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With characteristic DETERMINATION, INNOVATION and RESILIENCE, school nutrition professionals mark a milestone year. It could be argued that the pandemic unfairly eclipsed focus on the 75th year of both the…
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Nutrition education initiatives, while tough to fit into a busy schedule, are crucial reinforcements of your school meal mission. School nutrition professionals may not be classified as instructional staff, but…
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Use your expertise to impart wellness wisdom to members of your school foodservice team. Education doesn’t start and end in the classroom. When students head to the cafeteria for breakfast…
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School nutrition leaders can work to address and change food and social disparities in their districts. Laura Benavidez toured many cafeterias and kitchens across Boston Public Schools when she arrived…
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Corporate chefs aim to conquer unique K-12 segment product and recipe development challenges while remaining a resource to frontline school nutrition professionals. When you think of “school chefs,” you probably…
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Where there is a will, there are many ways school nutrition professionals can take the lead in developing a healthier, responsible and sustainable food landscape in their communities. Food. It…
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