April 30, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new child nutrition standards for school meals that will likely benefit domestic seafood producers.
Under a new final rule published 25 April 2024, the USDA will allow schools to have greater flexibility with menu planning, an enhanced ability to purchase local seafood, and other standards that include reduced sugar and sodium. The standards will be gradually rolled out between the 2025 and 2027 school years.