Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is allowing the nationwide Opt-In Waiver for School Year 2020-2021 National School Lunch Program USDA Foods Entitlement Calculations (Entitlement Waiver) to continue for school year (SY) 2021-2022.
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President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh for the position of Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us all in many ways, but time and time again, school nutrition folks show their resilience.
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Through the combined efforts of ProTeam, Visualz and the Vomela team, the Mooresville Café now offers an enhanced dining experience by using student life imagery and more.
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Finances have been a major concern for school nutrition programs since COVID-19 hit back in March of 2020. Fortunately, on December 22, 2020, congress passed another stimulus bill which includes school meal program relief funds.
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USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services published the 2021 Reimbursement Rates for the Summer Food Service Program.
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Every five years, the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) release an updated edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). The 2020-2025 edition was just released.
Read MoreThe budgets of school nutrition programs are tighter than ever this year.
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President-Elect Joe Biden has nominated Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture. Vilsack held the same position for the entire eight years under the Obama-Biden administration.
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The challenge: A dated, dark, institutional cafeteria. The solution: A bright, engaging, healthy space created through multimedia to improve the student eating experience and increase participation.
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Mask wearing will likely be required through the rest of this school year and a refresher on proper use may be in order as staff returns after winter break.
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We asked and you answered: Thank you to everyone who offered up tips to say “thanks” to our hard working foodservice teams. We showcase some of the suggestions below – and have added the same from the Pro•Team staff.
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USDA has announced proposed regs to restore flexibilities for milk, whole grain and sodium requirements.
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Pro•Team Foodservice Advisors provides meal development and nutritional analysis for manufacturers.
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Pro•Team wants to know: how do you show gratitude to your school nutrition employees. Share what you do on Facebook and be entered for a chance to win a Visualz label maker and a roll of printable food packaging labels ($175.90 value)!
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Pueblo City Schools set their sights on being the community's nutrition hub, this as they manage their district school lunch program, plus federal child nutrition programs that run year-round. One strategy to address their aspiration: a comprehensive branding approach to elevate and enhance district strengths.
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With waivers to operate under summer meal program guidelines extended to the end of the 20-21 SY, districts across the nation are shifting to offer meals in line with SFSP and SSO meal patterns.
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Under nationwide waivers, state agencies may allow SFAs to provide more than one day’s worth of meals to eligible children via a single meal pick-up (by the child or the child’s parent or guardian) or delivery. Team Nutrition recently came out with this publication to help SFAs provide bulk meal service.
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Pro•Team explored assembly options and came up with this super-fast, super-easy way to make PB&J sandwiches. You too can be a PB&J Sandwich Superhero with just a little bit of prep ! Watch our quick how-to video and be inspired.
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USDA recently released a memo in an effort to provide clarification to SFA's, and State Agencies operating under SFSP/SSO.
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