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SNA’s New Job Bank and Career Center is Now Available (SNA News)
1/15/2009

Take advantage of SNA's new Career Center to post your school nutrition job openings, look for career opportunities or post your resume for prospective employers to view.

FRAC Releases Annual School Breakfast Report Card (SNA News)
1/14/2009

School breakfast participation continues to rise, according to a report released today by the Food Research and Action Council (FRAC).  According to FRAC’s annual School Breakfast Report Card, school breakfast participation increased 4 percent during the 2007-2008 school year, with 10.5 million children served daily.

SNF Announces RFP for Marketing Training (SNA News)
1/13/2009

SNF seeks consultant(s) to develop an integrated training program for school nutrition directors, supervisors, and managers to be delivered through School Nutrition University.

Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination (SNA News)
1/12/2009

King Nut Companies has recalled peanut butter distributed by the company and distributed under the King Nut and Parnell’s Pride labels for possible salmonella contamination.  The peanut butter is only sold to food service institutions, including schools and universities. 


SNA Press Releases

Marshall Matz to Receive 2009 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition 

The 2009 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition will be awarded to Mr. Marshall Matz, a leader, advocate and attorney who has spent the last 38 years pursuing a wide range of solutions to childhood hunger in the U.S. and internationally.

 
Report: More Children Eating Healthy School Meals During Economic Downturn 

High unemployment rates and families’ proactive efforts to save money have resulted in significantly more students eating lunch at school.

 
School Nutrition Conference Focuses on Going Green and Saving Money 

From January 18-20, 2009, school nutrition professionals will join representatives from food and beverage companies, kitchen equipment manufacturers, distributors, technology firms, marketing professionals and other industry professionals at the School Nutrition Association’s annual Child Nutrition Industry Conference (CNIC) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

 
Study: Students Accept Whole Grains When Gradually Added to School Foods 

Gradually adding whole wheat flour to bread products for elementary school children increases student consumption of whole grains.

 

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