school foodservice

Chartwells Higher Education Donates 45,000 Meals to Campus Communities Nationwide as Part of “Thank-Ful” Event

October 31, 2022 Chartwells Higher Education

Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food service management, today announced “Thank-Ful,” a nationwide event designed to celebrate community, show gratitude, and give to those in need during the holiday season. The second of four signature events from Chartwells’ Joy-Ful campaign will take place simultaneously across all 300 Chartwells campuses on November 16, 2022. …

Healthy School Meals Including Dairy Are a Top Priority for Many U.S. Voters, Particularly Low-Income Parents

October 11, 2022 International Dairy Foods Association

Nine-in-ten voters with children in public schools say making sure school meals are healthy and nutritious for children in their community is a priority, according to a new Morning Consult national tracking poll commissioned by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). Ninety-two percent of these parents also indicated that they believe providing milk in school meals is important to a child’s daily nutritional intake, while approximately 8-in-10 parents supported including low-fat flavored milk in public school meals. …

Celebrity Chef Corbin Hosts His Final School Kitchen Takeover

May 17, 2022 Chartwells Canada – Compass Group Canada

Celebrity Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, who rose to fame through his participation on popular Canadian TV shows, and Chartwells Canada, a divison of Compass Group Canada, announced his new signature menu items, created specifically for the foodservice provider for schools in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, at an unveiling event hosted by Cawthra Park Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario. …

Chartwells K12 Celebrates 25 Years of School Lunch Heroes Serving Up Happy & Healthy in Cafeterias Across the Country

May 10, 2022 Chartwells K12

As kids advance from grade to grade with new classes and different teachers, the dedicated lunch ladies and men in the school cafeteria are often one of the few constants throughout the academic journey. Whether they’re at the ready with a spoon, spatula, or welcoming smile, these school lunch heroes go above and beyond to not only serve foods kids love to eat, but to ensure that students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in.  …

American Dairy Association North East is Fighting to Keep Chocolate Milk, Other Dairy Products on The Menu in New York City Schools

February 22, 2022 American Dairy Association North East

Recent headlines out of New York City have focused on newly-elected Mayor Eric Adams and his drastic approach to healthy eating. Adams has been quoted that he wants to remove chocolate milk from New York City schools, make “Vegan Fridays” a reality for school menus, and compared eating cheese with heroin addiction. …