On April 20, 2021, USDA released a range of flexibilities to allow school meal programs to safely reopen in the 21-22 school year.
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School meals don’t always get a good press, but a new study is changing that. The study found school food can be the healthiest food a child eats in a day.
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When building informal or formal bid solicitation documents, school food service staff are often unsure of what exactly to include in the bid document. Using a procurement checklist is a great way to assure that bid documents are compliant with USDA child nutrition program procurement regulations.
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Even though the team was dealing with daily challenges while operating during the COVID pandemic, Dana Rieth, West Fargo Foodservice Director, recognized the value of an outside perspective to help evaluate their program for possible improvements today, and to inform planning for the next school year.
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COVID-19 created many challenges for foodservice teams. Districts faced new hurdles with supply chain disruptions, packaging most of their food, delivering meals to classrooms and decreased participation. Pro•Team partnered with Mauston School District to address some of the challenges through a Fresh Eyes Review.
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Thanks to our friends at South Dakota Dept of Education, we are happy to offer a resource that helps make procurement terms easier to understand.
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We know procurement is often identified by food service managers, directors, and business managers as one of the most challenging areas to navigate in child nutrition programs. We stand ready to help navigate.
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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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