https://civileats.com/2024/04/30/new-school-meal-standards-could-put-more-local-food-on-students-lunch-trays/ Daily News and Commentary About the American Food System Wed, 01 May 2024 21:53:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://civileats.com/2024/04/30/new-school-meal-standards-could-put-more-local-food-on-students-lunch-trays/#comment-309502 Wed, 01 May 2024 21:53:30 +0000 https://civileats.com/?p=56106#comment-309502 Government procurement rules are the obstacle. Do you think ShopRite writes specifications, contract requirements and then goes out for bids to buy produce? Or do they have Buyers that are authorized to make purchasing decisions based on price, quality, availability and customer preferences?

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