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Perhaps you’ve heard of some schools implementing bicycle desks – the FitDesks with built-in pedals designed to keep students active while a

Do your kids just love snacks? Do you find that Smart Snacks sell out faster than main dishes in your child nutrition program? Do your stude

Even though they are simply administering programs as mandated by USDA, at times State Agencies can be cast as “big-government.” Regardless

This week, I’m writing about one of the topics that I’m sure is very near and dear to your hearts, as it is to mine – sack lunches from home

In every facet of life there are the “haves” and the “have-nots.” Unfortunately, this is even true in the Child Nutrition industry. Yes, we

School gardens provide students with hands-on learning experiences, and teach them valuable life skills such as responsibility, teamwork, an

In a world of constantly evolving food tastes, schools should pay attention to food trends to revamp their nutrition program and try to boos

If your audit sites have been identified for the Week of Review and Week of Onsite menus, you may be wondering what’s next and how to easily

When considering Menu Planning for Special Diets, the importance of accommodating allergens cannot be underestimated. After all, one out of

For school districts across America, springtime is usually when nutrition departments plan their menus for the upcoming school year. In a no

There are so many helpful functions in PrimeroEdge, it can be hard to know them all! That’s why we’re introducing a “did you know” series to

From breakfast to dessert, we picked three of our favorite winter recipes for schools from the USDA Standardized Recipes collection measured

Although there are many ways to celebrate the holidays, one thing most can agree on is that it’s all about bringing people together and doin

Thanksgiving – the yummiest thyme of the year, especially in schools! This year may look a little different due to health and safety regulat

You may have heard the term “Intuitive Eating” pop up in recent years. As society begins to shift to a more body-positive culture, it is als

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is in

The USDA and the Division Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published the latest Dietary Guidelines for 2020 to 2025. It features die

Keeping up to date with your recipes can feel a bit overwhelming at times. In this blog, we hope to give you a few ways to make this less li

Is it really almost Halloween?! 2020 was wild, but at least it’s moving QUICK! With so many kids unable to go trick-or-treating this year to

While the entire nation has been turned upside down from COVID-19, one thing that has not changed is the pivotal role that school meals play