School Lunch

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s recent updates to child nutrition standards have significant implications for the food industry, particularly for manufacturers that produce foods for school meal programs. These changes, which include stricter limits on added sugars and sodium and an emphasis on whole grains and locally sourced foods, require manufacturers to adapt their… Read more »

School lunches are a vital source of nutrition for children from low‑income families worldwide, and milk can be an important component of this support. Milk provides high‑quality protein for growth, along with calcium for bone development, B vitamins, and vitamin A for eye health.  However, ensuring access to safe milk in school lunches—particularly in developing countries—can… Read more »