Florida Schools Push for Cleaner Lunches | Orlando News

Florida’s top Gubernatorial contender Byron Donalds is launching a bold push to ban ultra-processed foods, artificial dyes, and harmful additives from school lunches — arguing it’s time parents know exactly what’s in their kids’ meals and that Florida can lead by supporting local farmers. Though a similar bill stalled last year due to industry pushback and logistical hurdles, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is now backing the effort, especially after federal guidelines failed to curb kids’ sugar and sodium intake. Donalds also wants transparent online menus, clean water access, and a stronger state food supply chain — positioning this as a dual win for student health and Florida agriculture. With momentum building, the question remains: will this renewed push turn into real policy change? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d11352b5c12f06b7