Read the August 2018 Issue of School Nutrition Magazine 2018-08-02 The August issue of School Nutrition is on-brand, on-trend and on-style. With main feature articles offering relevant topics, important suggestions and subject matter expert advice for the creation and maintenance of your school nutrition brand. From on-brand to high-in-demand, this month is also the official introduction to your new, 2018-19 SNA President, Gay Anderson! Livin' the Dream Gay Anderson, SNS, describes her leadership journey and the dreams she has grasped to make it all possible. A Matter of Trust As it turns out, there’s a lot more to branding than meets the eye—read here to find out where it comes from and why it’s so important. Getting Your Brand in Hand How do you build a contemporary brand with staying power and functionality on a slim budget? Your colleagues are here to tell you in this comprehensive article. Bonus Web Content: See the brands of the experienced professionals featured in this article in action. Rebrand & Refresh How old is your school nutrition brand? Could it use an update? Or has it needed one for a while? Connect with directors who have gone through the process in this feature article. Bonus Web Content: Could your rebranding effort use a few more tips? Look no further than this online extra. Also in this issue: New on the scene doesn’t mean less accomplishments for Molly Brandt, RD, SNS, as you’ll soon discover in this month’s My Leadership Journey. August’s Food Focus puts the spotlight on a food group that may welcome a little rebranding of its own: dairy. Then, speaking of trends, To Your Credit fits right in. Read up on dining influences, customer preferences and how that research can (and should) affect what you serve.