Policies regarding Food in Schools from the United States

March 15, 2011

NPC launches website potatoesinschools.com to defend potato in school lunch

The US National Potato Council (NPC) has launched a new website to help defend the Potato in School Lunch.

Sigamos consumiendo papas en las escuelas

March 15, 2011

NPC inaugura sitio web para defender el consumo de papa en las escuelas

El Consejo Nacional de la Papa de los Estados Unidos (NPC, por sus siglas en ingles) ha lanzado un nuevo sitio web para defender el consumo de papa en las escuelas. El objetivo del sitio es informarle mejor al público y proveerle de un mecanismo de fá...

February 07, 2011

NPPGA: Proposed School Lunch Changes Could Have Unintended Consequences

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to change the nutritional guidelines for the school lunch program that would restrict students to just one cup of certain vegetables per week.

January 21, 2011

McCain Foods USA joins efforts to increase availability of Healthy School Meals

A new multi-industry voluntary agreement announced today by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation brings together leading food manufacturers, group purchasing organizations and technology companies to help America’s schools serve healthier meals at more affordable prices.