When the school year ends, many students lose access to consistent, nutritious meals—often a lifeline for food-insecure families. Schools, however, can play a powerful role in bridging this gap, extending…

Sustainable packaging has emerged as a practical and impactful way to reduce waste in school meal programs. With millions of meals served each day in K-12 school, the shift toward…

Grab-and-go meals serve students convenience, speed, and flexibility without compromising on food quality. As these programs grow in popularity, packaging is stepping into the spotlight. The right packaging doesn’t just…

Food waste is a growing concern in schools—not only because of its environmental impact but also due to its effect on budgets and operations. According to the U.S. Department of…

No child should feel embarrassed or excluded because of the food they eat at school. Yet for many students who rely on free or reduced-price meals, cafeteria lines can become…

Finding ways to stretch every dollar without compromising the quality of meals is a growing challenge for most of us. For school meal programs it’s even more challenging because of…

This article is by guest contributor Nick Lowe, President of The Platinum Packaging Group. Contact Nick at nlowe@platinumpkggroup.com and visit www.platinumpkggroup.com Nutritious meals are essential to students’ overall well-being and…

Long lines in the school cafeteria don’t just delay lunch—they can impact nutrition, learning, and student satisfaction. When time is tight and hundreds of meals need to be served in…

There’s a new class of culinary critics redefining fine dining, cafeteria-style. Armed with unfiltered opinions, bold taste buds, and boundless imagination, a group of Mid-West elementary school students recently stepped…