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This program was started by the School Nutritional Association in order to celebrate the importance of nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. Observed every year during the first week of March, this event celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day.   In alignment with the School Nutrition Association, we have put together 3 statistics that together, highlight the state of national school breakfast programs today.   Here is what is on the menu: 1. Increase in Average Daily Participation (ADP) for free programs 2. Students’ breakfast preferences 3. Challenges facing school nutrition programs   Importance of School Breakfast [MIC Food](https://blog.micfood.com/blog/author/mic-food) [Read More](https://blog.micfood.com/blog/3-school-breakfast-stats-in-to-know-in-2023) ![](https://blog.micfood.com/hubfs/Latin%20America%20Yuca%20Blog-2.png) ### [A Trip Around Latin America: Yuca](https://blog.micfood.com/blog/a-trip-around-latin-america-yuca) Oct 14, 2022 10:51:47 AM The ending of Hispanic Heritage Month leaves us not only with the delicious taste of Latin cuisine in our mouths, but a sense of wonder and excitement for Latin culture on our minds. Now that you’re all caught up on your list of Latin terms, and your knowledge of Plantains around the Latin America, it’s time to continue the journey with Yuca! 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From the arts and history, to technology and the sciences, contributions from those of Hispanic heritage are appreciated especially during this month. [MIC Food](https://blog.micfood.com/blog/author/mic-food) [Read More](https://blog.micfood.com/blog/plantains-a-trip-around-latin-america) ![](https://blog.micfood.com/hubfs/Healthcare%20Blog.png) ### [Healthcare Foodservice Trends to Drive Profit in 2022](https://blog.micfood.com/blog/healthcare-foodservice-trends-to-drive-profit-in-2022) Aug 23, 2022 9:30:00 AM The healthcare industry has been front and center in the past 2 ½ years, with a global health crisis top of mind and top of news feed. 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