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Goodbye Questionable School Lunches, Hello Tasty And Nutritious Meals?

A chef participating in the School Nutrition Association's 73rd Annual National Conference, which focuses on innovation in foods, beverages and tools for school cafeterias.
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A chef participating in the School Nutrition Association's 73rd Annual National Conference, which focuses on innovation in foods, beverages and tools for school cafeterias.

This week nearly 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country gathered in St. Louis to participate in a three-day conference that focuses on innovation in foods, beverages and tools for school cafeterias. 

As part of the School Nutrition Association’s 73rd Annual National Conference, attendees will preview new kitchen equipment, menu planning, nutrition education resources and more to help serve creative nutritious lunch options for students, such as Korean barbecue tacos and yogurt dips. 

Long gone are the days of settling for a questionable spicy chicken sandwich paired with a carton of chocolate milk? On Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air, guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network talked about the latest trends in school lunches and more with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Chad Davis. 

Also joining the discussion to talk about conference details were past SNA President Becky Domokos-Bays and Irene Wan, director of food services for the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District.

St. Louis on the Air” brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. The show is produced by Alex Heuer, Emily Woodbury, Evie Hemphill, Lara Hamdan and Alexis Moore. The engineer is Aaron Doerr and production assistance is provided by Charlie McDonald.

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Lara is the Engagement Editor at St. Louis Public Radio.