United Fresh Commends Support For School Fruit & Vegetable Standards By Senate Appropriations Committee
We commend the Senate Appropriations Committee for its sensible resolution of debate over implementation of the 2012 school meal regulations. We thank Sen. Harkin and Sen. Hoeven for their leadership to help schools adjust to some of the more technical requirements of the rules regarding sodium and whole grains, but preserves the critical importance of serving at least one half-cup of fruits and vegetables in school meals. …