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American Egg Board Invests $1M in School Breakfasts

Initiative aims to expand access to egg-based meals as nutrition guidance elevates protein

April 3, 2026

The American Egg Board is investing $1 million to bring more egg-based breakfast options to schools nationwide. The effort aligns with updated dietary guidance positioning eggs as a top protein choice for children’s health and development.

Innovating School Meals Under New Nutrition Rules

How Food Manufacturers Can Successfully Navigate Evolving School Nutrition Guidelines

Stephanie Kreke

March 27, 2026

New USDA limits on sugar and sodium, alongside a push for more protein, are reshaping school meal product development. Manufacturers that treat these shifts as innovation opportunities can deliver nutritious, appealing foods that drive participation.

Kids Drive the Next Generation of School Food Trends

New insights from Chartwells and E15 show Gen Alpha and Gen Z pushing school meals toward bold flavors, balanced nutrition and values-driven choices

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

December 22, 2025

From globally inspired wraps to sweet-heat flavors and plant-forward comfort foods, students are reshaping what school dining looks like. The result is a new era of cafeteria menus built around experience, energy and purpose.

General Mills Foodservice Introduces 2oz Equivalent Grain Cereal Bars

The shelf-stable, portable cereal bars work for multiple feeding models in K-12 schools

January 18, 2023

The shelf-stable and portable cereal bars offer a convenient solution for any meal occasion, and are easy to distribute in any feeding model.

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New Dairy Products for Foodservice

New dairy products hitting restaurant and foodservice channels in May 2020

April 27, 2020

Looking for the latest on dairy food innovation, dairy protein trends and more? Prepared Foods presents five in-depth pieces.

USDA Wants Schools to go Local

June 20, 2011

The United States Department of Agriculture announced recently that its child nutrition programs are implementing new rules designed to encourage use of local farm products in school meals.

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