The Lempert Report: Back to school retail (video)
The back to school shopping period for retailers is much like the holiday season, busy! So how can the food retail world fit in? Several ways. read more Supermarket News
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Walmart gives teachers 10% back on school supplies
Walmart offered teachers 10% savings on classroom supplies during its Teacher Appreciation Week. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: School lunchboxes (video)
Back to school season brings that daunting task of packing a lunchbox. But it doesn’t have to be that hard! read more Supermarket News
H-E-B goes back to school
H-E-B has launched a back-to school social media sweepstakes. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
United Fresh responds to House school nutrition action
United Fresh issued a statement condemning the decision by the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to allow the USDA to allow schools with economic hardship to opt out of mandated nutrition … Continue Reading →
Tops sponsors school garden contest
Tops Friendly Markets, Dole Fruit Bowls and Captain Planet Foundation have joined up to sponsor a contest for two elementary schools to win an on-site learning garden. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
New school meal standards may increase fruit, veggie intake
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that new U.S. federal standards launched in 2012 that require schools to offer healthier meals may have led to … Continue Reading →
U.S. White House, USDA announce school wellness standards
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack have announced proposed guidelines for local school wellness policies. IFT Daily News
USDA finalizes flexibility in school meals
U.S. Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon has announced that the USDA is making permanent the current flexibility that allows schools to serve larger portions of … Continue Reading →
Healthier school snacks may help kids make healthier choices
A study published in Childhood Obesity shows that schools who offer healthier snacks in vending machines and a la carte lines may improve students’ diets. IFT Daily News