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Revolution Foods Expands into San Diego with New Commissary Kitchen

March 18, 2026

San Diego is the first in a series of regional kitchens designed to grow the company's reach, improve service and increase impact by providing high-quality, nutritious meals to more students across the state.

Survey: 86% of U.S. adults prefer dairy milk offerings in school meals

86% of U.S. adults prefer dairy milk over “other” beverages, including plant-based beverages.

December 2, 2019

A new national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans from Morning Consult, Washington, D.C., points to a number of revealing consumer preferences for milk and related beverages.

Study finds Gen Z consumers prefer grab-and-go lunch concepts

The study reveals that the menu items among kids' favorites were also items ideal for grab-and-go dining.

October 7, 2019

A new study from Y-Pulse, Chicago, examined young consumers' interest in grab-and-go dining.

Farmshelf to bring vertical farming to primary schools, universities

Farmshelf added 10 primary school system partnerships and multiple university agreements.

September 12, 2019

Farmshelf, Brooklyn, N.Y., continues to bring vertical farming to primary schools and universities nationwide.

Schwan’s expands pizza offerings for school lunch programs

August 6, 2019

Schwan’s Food Service, Inc., Bloomington, Minn., introduced a new line of “Scratch Ready” pizza offerings for K-12 foodservice operators.

5 culinary trends expected to dominate college campus dining

Young consumers are very interested in the functional aspect of foods that not only satisfy their hunger, but also pack a nutritional punch.

March 12, 2019

Five food trends, ranging from ethical dining to multicultural menus, are expected to dominate menu development on college campus dining operations in the next few years, according to a study released by Y-Pulse, Chicago.

Survey reveals parents rely on schools to encourage healthier eating habits

Two-thirds (66%) believe both schools and parents share the responsibility of offering and teaching kids about nutrition.

January 10, 2019

Revolution Foods, Oakland, Calif., surveyed 1,001 parents nationwide to understand city-wide wellness as students return to school following the holidays.

Schwan's Foodservice Big Daddy's Primo Par-Baked Uncured Turkey & Beef Pepperoni Pizza

Par-baked pizza for foodservice operators, school lunch programs

July 17, 2018

Schwan’s Food Service (SFSI), Bloomington, Minn., introduced Big Daddy’s, a par-baked pizza featuring uncured turkey and beef pepperoni.

School meal innovation lab report shares top rate menu concepts in 2017

The findings of this study highlighted that adults and kids both rated menu options very similarly.

December 4, 2017

In this unique dining study, Y-Pulse, New York, worked with a team of chefs and dietitians to create restaurant quality menu concepts that meet school meal nutrition requirements.

Gold Star Foods acquires A&R Wholesale Distributors, expands ability to provide healthy school meals

A&R Wholesale Distributors supplies fresh and healthy foods to schools in Southern California.

June 13, 2017

Castle Harlan, Inc., a New York-based private equity investment firm, and its portfolio company, Gold Star Foods, Ontario, Calif., acquired A&R Wholesale Distributors, an Anaheim, Calif.-based supplier of fresh and healthy foods to schools in Southern California.

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Revolution Foods Expands into San Diego with New Commissary Kitchen

Survey: 86% of U.S. adults prefer dairy milk offerings in school meals

Study finds Gen Z consumers prefer grab-and-go lunch concepts

Farmshelf to bring vertical farming to primary schools, universities

Schwan’s expands pizza offerings for school lunch programs

5 culinary trends expected to dominate college campus dining

Survey reveals parents rely on schools to encourage healthier eating habits

Par-baked pizza for foodservice operators, school lunch programs

School meal innovation lab report shares top rate menu concepts in 2017

Gold Star Foods acquires A&R Wholesale Distributors, expands ability to provide healthy school meals

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