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A 2020 Update on School Nutrition Regulations

The National School Lunch Program is a federal program that assists (public and nonprofit private) schools in providing free or low-cost meals to students. In 2018, the program provided lunch to 29.8 million students each day, and many schools also offer a breakfast program. Research has shown that the availability of school meals has a measurable positive impact on student performance. To […]

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Why Should You Choose an Oven from Blodgett?

In commercial kitchens, no piece of equipment is more vital than the oven. These kitchens need reliable ovens because hundreds, if not thousands, of people rely on them for healthy meals each day. Commercial settings like schools, healthcare, restaurants, convenience stores, corrections, and retail, each have their own unique oven needs. Thanks to keeping innovation

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Tips for Increasing Student Participation in School Lunch

The key to a successful school lunch program is student participation. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as it sounds. You can design the most efficient, cost-effective school lunch program in the country and it won’t be successful if students don’t participate! The lack of student participation affects program costs since paid

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The Healthcare Foodservice Trends Directors Should Know About

With expectations of high customer service continuously increasing, hospitals and healthcare facilities are seeing changing demands and preferences in the foodservice industry. We’ve taken stock of the most notable foodservice trends affecting the healthcare industry, as well as what is driving these changes. Read on to learn more about what is on the horizon. Room

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