A lot of positive things are indeed happening with school food, and I think the federal rules
regarding competitive foods are a much needed change.
The federal definition of FMNV harks back to the 1970s when there were virtually no rules
regarding competitive food and the government was trying to keep the «worst of the worst» out of school cafeterias during meal times.
Not exact matches
The meat and poultry markets grow more
competitive every day, with consumers becoming more savvy, and the abundance of available information
regarding their
food choices.
This comingling of funds perpetuates misperceptions
regarding the significance of the contribution of
competitive foods to overall program finances.
Increasing requirement for farmers to adopt higher standards for
food safety and biosecurity, become less reliant on the use of antimicrobials and hormones, and provide assurances
regarding animal welfare, in order to remain compliant with regulations and
competitive
-- tax carbon (simply a top - down government power grab, which achieves nothing
regarding climate but hurts the most vulnerable plus the economy in general); — subsidize corn ethanol (not
competitive, drives up the price of an essential
food crop); — subsidize «green energy» development or manufacturing projects (too many Solyndras, too many political cronies getting taxpayer money to support basically uncompetitive projects).