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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1973

Page

2

Rising lunch prices push nutrition changes in schools

Inflation and shortages push school meals toward substitutes like peanut butter and soyburgers as districts cope with higher costs. Memphis and Charlotte Mecklenberg districts report 20 to 25 percent price jumps, while Missouri and Kansas schools add dried beans, cheese, and fish to menus. The federal milk subsidy is cut, and efforts await a $97 million appropriation to restore programs.

Associated Press U.S. Agriculture Department Memphis Missouri Education Department Kansas Ione George Food Services Division Kansas Education Department George Agriculture Department Congressional Conference Department Congress

Yeast Could Serve as Sole Protein Meal Ingredient

Chicago scientists report bakers yeast can be split into three usable parts: a tasteless pure protein for meat supplements, a glycan thickener, and a flavoring extract that can mimic roast beef or chicken. The trio would be used mainly as additives to extend meat supplies, with large-scale, low-cost production envisaged.

Chicago UPI Erich Schuldt Robert A. Clayton Clayton

Smorgasbord Kitchens Tighten Buffets As Prices Rise

Despite soaring costs, all you can eat buffets remain open but curb waste. Sir George's owner Thomas Ready warns extra charges for leftovers while Shakey's and Bhakey 5 limit portions and raise lunch prices. Holiday Inn buffet prices rose as managers monitor meat surpluses and future costs.

Associated Press Southern California Thomas Ready Sir George's Smorgasbord Ready Shakey’s Pizza Los Angeles County Bhakey 5 San Bernardino al Achilli

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