LOS ANGELES — The Urban School Food Alliance, a coalition of the largest school districts in the United States that includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando, has announced an antibiotic-free standard for companies to follow when supplying chicken products to its schools.
Serving nearly 2.9 million students daily, alliance members procure more than $550 million in food and supplies annually. The coalition aims to use its joint purchasing power and influence to help drive down nationwide costs, while setting higher standards for the quality of food served in its schools. The alliance seeks. . .