Senate Passes School Nutrition Bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill setting new nutrition standards for food sold in schools and expanding the number of low-income children eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. …
Retail & FoodService
Chefs Seek Payment For Virgin Oils’ Phony Purity
A group of chefs and restaurateurs that includes former “Top Chef” contestant David Martin filed a lawsuit in California this week against distributors of olive oil labeled as virgin. …
Task Force To Study Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Task Force plans to shed light on the peidemic of obesity and vitamin D deficiency. …
Restaurants School Wait Staff On Menu’s Minutiae
For servers at fine-dining establishments, especially those that focus on local and sustainable sourcing, staff meetings may well include quizzes on the origins of ingredients. …
Rhode Island Restaurant Adds State Flower To Dishes
Flowers decorate both sides of the house at New Rivers bistro in Providence, RI. …