Earlier this week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule updating the regulations for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Its primary…
USDA publishes final rule streamlining program requirements in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). https://nutristudentsk-12.com/news/fresh-bites-blog/usda-publishes-final-rule-amending-summer-food-service-program/

ICYMI, last week, USDA issued Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium giving school nutrition programs a clearer path forward for the next two years. Directors…
USDA announces transitional standards for milk, whole grains, and sodium levels in school meals. https://nutristudentsk-12.com/news/fresh-bites-blog/usda-announces-transitional-nutrition-standards-school-meals/

Some relief is in sight for struggling school foodservice operators coping with a stressed supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new waiver issued by the USDA this week…
A new USDA waiver prevents school meal programs from being financially penalized if supply chain shortages prevent them from meeting certain regulatory requirements for school meals. https://nutristudentsk-12.com/news/fresh-bites-blog/usda-issues-waiver-address-supply-chain-disruption/

Share Tables Reduce Waste, Satisfy Hungrier Students Share tables are an excellent way for child nutrition programs to reduce food waste and help hungry kids get their fill.…
Share tables are an excellent way for child nutrition programs to reduce food waste and help hungry kids get their fill. https://nutristudentsk-12.com/news/fresh-bites-blog/share-tables-reduce-waste-satisfy-hungry/

Nancy Close, co-founder, executive chef and CEO of NutriStudents K-12, was honored to collaborate with two school nutrition professionals from Twin Cities school districts, and…
https://nutristudentsk-12.com/news/fresh-bites-blog/close-joins-peers-recipe-collaboration1/