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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.

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.

Dozens of brands—from independents to multinationals—have agreed to eliminate FD&C colors like Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1 from real-milk ice cream lines within three years. The shift reflects mounting regulatory pressure and consumer demand for cleaner labels across frozen desserts.

Chartwells Higher Education’s 2025 Fall Flavor Forecast highlights the top trends driving campus menus. Social media recipes, global inspirations, and bold smoky flavors are redefining how students eat this semester.

"Student tastes are at the forefront of every new program or menu item we introduce," said Chef Peter Gilhooly, vice president - culinary, Chartwells K12. "With daily access to the invaluable insights from the students we serve, we're able to work with kids on creating the fun and delicious, healthy and nutritious meal options on their school menus, and we're excited to share what's coming next year."

In advance of the new school year, Schwan’s Food Service officials discussed everything from culinary trends to clean label product development during the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) Annual National Conference and exhibition in Atlanta.