How Technology Is Cutting Food Waste in Schools: Proven Solutions for 2026
Food waste in schools is staggering. Studies show that 28.59% of meals in Italian primary schools go uneaten[33], and Swedish schools waste 23% of served food[33]. The food system contributes to at least 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally[33]. This makes the...
School Lunch Technology: The Ultimate Guide for Nutrition Directors in 2026
School lunch technology has become essential for managing meal programs that serve more than 30 million students in the United States. Nutrition directors face the challenge of balancing regulatory compliance, nutritional standards, and operational efficiency at...
Schools Adopt ID Scanners for Cafeteria Payments, Cut Lunch Lines by Half
ID scanners for schools are cutting cafeteria wait times in half, and we’ve seen the change firsthand. Many schools schedule lunch periods for 25 to 30 minutes, yet students often have just 7 to 10 minutes to actually eat. The CDC recommends at least 20 minutes...