Flavor and Wellness

School Nutrition

4 articles

Children picking fresh vegetables at a local farm, with a school bus in the background, highlighting the farm-to-school nutrition initiative.
Nutrition

New Funding Boosts Local Farm Sourcing for School Nutrition

In Hillsborough County, 50,000 golden ears of sweet corn, fresh from R.

Ryan Patel·August 29, 2026
Diverse group of students enjoying healthy meals in a bright school cafeteria, with a banner acknowledging Tyson Foods' support for nutrition programs.
Nutrition

Tyson Foods pledges $1 million to boost school nutrition programs

Tyson Foods announced a $1 million commitment to school nutrition programs, a sum significantly smaller than the Trump administration's $100 million-plus investment in these same initiatives, accordin

Ryan Patel·August 25, 2026
A school cafeteria setting where students are presented with pulse pasta, symbolizing the challenges in adopting healthier meal options.
Nutrition

Schools Face Barriers to Protein-Rich Pulse Pastas

A recent survey revealed that despite federal guidelines allowing vegetable flour pasta since 2018, only 15% of school districts have successfully integrated protein-rich pulse options into their regu

Ryan Patel·June 18, 2026
Diverse group of elementary school students enjoying healthy, colorful meals in a sunlit, modern school cafeteria.
Nutrition

USDA Sets New Nutrition Standards for K-12 School Meals

In October 2025, U.S. school districts served nearly 75 million breakfasts and lunches. Yet, only 12 jurisdictions (24%) fully align with federal health recommendations for these meals, reports the Ce

Ryan Patel·May 30, 2026