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UC launches Good Food for Local Schools website

School lunches play a vital role in feeding and nourishing America’s children. More than 30 million of the nation’s children eat at least one meal a day at school. There is an opportunity, …

FLOTUS’ food fight, the Orange Empire and more

Good morning! On the menu today, in no particular order:   The Great FLOTUS Food Fight. Michelle Obama’s focus on healthy food and nutrition “has transformed the American food landscape…” One …

Q&A: Chef Ann Cooper

  “But if I truly could only have one wish that would come true, it would be to see food literacy as part of the academic curriculum in every school …

Thoughts on #HealthierNextGen

On Tuesday, September 8th, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack was invited to discuss the nation’s child nutrition strategy at the National Press Club. The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics …

Daily Wrap: Monday 8/31/15

On this last day of August – a month with five Mondays – we offer you this selection of stories to begin your work week.   Food is free in …

Friday Wrap: 6/12/15

The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: the rise of …