Michigan breakfast pilot cuts added sugar 8-9 grams per meal ahead of 2027-28 limits
In a sponsored FSD article, the National Dairy Council reports its SMART SWAPS breakfast pilot cut roughly 8-9 grams of added sugar per breakfast. The 2025-26 pilot with Chartwells K-12 ran in 22 kitchens serving 14,380 students in Michigan's Rochester Community School District; flavored milk stayed on the menu and protein selection rose 13.2%. Average daily participation dipped at first, then stabilized.
Why it matters for directors: With added-sugar and sodium limits arriving in 2027-28, phased menu changes may limit participation losses; note this is sponsor-reported data.
Original source: FoodService Director (sponsored content) ↗