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Industry News & Opinion
- News
  Current and breaking news about the foodservice industry
- Regulation & Legislation
  News and analysis of the laws and rules affecting the foodservice industry
- Stories From The Road
  A collection of on-the-road blogs from Editorial Director Paul King
- Without a (Hair)net
  Editor Becky Schilling blogs about foodservice trends
Managing Your Business
- The University of Pittsburgh gives new meaning to "baggage fees"
  
  Texas district opens full-service bakery
- Controlling Costs
  Tips to keep your budget on target
- Ensuring Food Safety
  Ensuring proper food safety in your operation
- Food Pricing Database
  Keep up-to-date on the latest food prices
- Generating Revenue
  Revenue-generating insights from fellow directors
- Managing Staff
  A guide to managing staff and enhancing employee performance
- Category Management *
  How to get the right products into your patrons' hands
- * Custom content from a sponsor
Ideas & Innovation
- Niagara University to help enhance hospital’s foodservice program
  
  Assisted living center embraces "neighborhoods"
- Design Portfolio
  A visual collection of foodservice industry design ideas
- Emerging Trends
  The latest foodservice industry trends, insights and innovations
- Going Green
  A look at how operators are implementing environmentally friendly programs
- Health & Wellness
  Promoting customer and employee well-being
- Operators Share Their Best
  FoodService Director's annual collection of readers' "bests" regarding a variety of foodservice topics
- Equipment Innovation *
  Equipment trends to help you improve operational efficiency
- Steal This Idea
  Borrowing ideas and innovation from your peers
- * Custom content from a sponsor
Menu Development
- Shellfish opens up
  
  Cooking with herbs
- Creating Healthier Menus
  A collection of healthier menu ideas
- Healthier Options *
  Menu ideas and trends for health-conscious patrons
- Healthy Recipe Revamp
  See how operators make a classic recipe more healthful
- Ingredients
  Insights from growers and menu ideas on a variety of ingredients
- Menu Strategies
  Best practices for creating innovative menus and signature dishes
- Recipe Snapshot
  Flip through a slideshow of each magazine issue's recipes
- Recipedia
  A library of recipes for hospitals, senior living, schools, colleges and businesses
- * Custom content from a sponsor
Research
- Industry Census
  A detailed report by segment of current industry research
- The Big Picture
  A comprehensive, data-driven overview of the non-commercial foodservice industry
People in Foodservice
- University of Michigan establishes new position for Sustainable Food Program
  
  Binghamton University names new dining services general manager
- FSD of the Month
  A monthly feature that highlights an industry star
- Confessions
  Operators open up about their passions, fears and embarrassing moments
- People on the Move
  See who has been promoted, hired or retired
- Under 30
  Rising industry stars under the age of 30
Sponsored Content
- Mondelez International Launches 'Mindful Snacking' Initiative
  
  Merchandising to the Max
- Featured Content
  Featured content from our Sponsors
- Industry Center
  Solutions for operators' toughest problems
- FSDTV
  Foodservice-related videos, tutorials and video recipes
- Product Showcase
  New foodservice products and product line extensions

Industry News & Opinion
- News
  Current and breaking news about the foodservice industry
- Regulation & Legislation
  News and analysis of the laws and rules affecting the foodservice industry
- Stories From The Road
  A collection of on-the-road blogs from Editorial Director Paul King
- Without a (Hair)net
  Editor Becky Schilling blogs about foodservice trends
Managing Your Business
- The University of Pittsburgh gives new meaning to "baggage fees"
  
  Texas district opens full-service bakery
- Controlling Costs
  Tips to keep your budget on target
- Ensuring Food Safety
  Ensuring proper food safety in your operation
- Food Pricing Database
  Keep up-to-date on the latest food prices
- Generating Revenue
  Revenue-generating insights from fellow directors
- Managing Staff
  A guide to managing staff and enhancing employee performance
- Category Management *
  How to get the right products into your patrons' hands
- * Custom content from a sponsor
Ideas & Innovation
- Niagara University to help enhance hospital’s foodservice program
  
  Assisted living center embraces "neighborhoods"
- Design Portfolio
  A visual collection of foodservice industry design ideas
- Emerging Trends
  The latest foodservice industry trends, insights and innovations
- Going Green
  A look at how operators are implementing environmentally friendly programs
- Health & Wellness
  Promoting customer and employee well-being
- Operators Share Their Best
  FoodService Director's annual collection of readers' "bests" regarding a variety of foodservice topics
- Equipment Innovation *
  Equipment trends to help you improve operational efficiency
- Steal This Idea
  Borrowing ideas and innovation from your peers
- * Custom content from a sponsor
Menu Development
- Shellfish opens up
  
  Cooking with herbs
- Creating Healthier Menus
  A collection of healthier menu ideas
- Healthier Options *
  Menu ideas and trends for health-conscious patrons
- Healthy Recipe Revamp
  See how operators make a classic recipe more healthful
- Ingredients
  Insights from growers and menu ideas on a variety of ingredients
- Menu Strategies
  Best practices for creating innovative menus and signature dishes
- Recipe Snapshot
  Flip through a slideshow of each magazine issue's recipes
- Recipedia
  A library of recipes for hospitals, senior living, schools, colleges and businesses
- * Custom content from a sponsor
Research
- Industry Census
  A detailed report by segment of current industry research
- The Big Picture
  A comprehensive, data-driven overview of the non-commercial foodservice industry
People in Foodservice
- University of Michigan establishes new position for Sustainable Food Program
  
  Binghamton University names new dining services general manager
- FSD of the Month
  A monthly feature that highlights an industry star
- Confessions
  Operators open up about their passions, fears and embarrassing moments
- People on the Move
  See who has been promoted, hired or retired
- Under 30
  Rising industry stars under the age of 30
Sponsored Content
- Mondelez International Launches 'Mindful Snacking' Initiative
  
  Merchandising to the Max
- Featured Content
  Featured content from our Sponsors
- Industry Center
  Solutions for operators' toughest problems
- FSDTV
  Foodservice-related videos, tutorials and video recipes
- Product Showcase
  New foodservice products and product line extensions

MenuDirections 2013 Day 3: World Cuisines and Menu Trends

The final day of the conference featured tastes from around the globe and a look at upcoming menu trends.

Chef Cespedes shows off his Moros y Cristianos (rice and beans from Cuba), which Cespedes says he likes to serve with a fried egg on top, making it a great option for late night.

What's New

Niagara University to help enhance hospital’s foodservice program

The college of hospitality and tourism was called upon to design the café and improve patient scores at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

Baked to perfection

Signature Series: Bread

Three Takes On: Spring rolls

Industry News & OpinionView All

Hospital aims to keep 907 kilograms of waste from going to landfill

Just in time for Earth Week, Georgian Bay General Hospital aims to eliminate 907 kilograms of waste from going to the landfill. And that’s just the start.

California high school students receive new café04/24/2014

Washington State Univ. Spokane adds new on-campus food trucks04/24/2014

School stops serving Mountain Dew before testing due to complaints04/24/2014

Managing Your BusinessView All

Reusable container program meets health department rules

Students at Virginia Tech can now choose a reusable to-go container rather than a foam one at the West End, one of the campus’s 11 dining halls.

The University of Pittsburgh gives new meaning to "baggage fees"04/18/2014

UNC expands restaurant delivery to new hospital04/10/2014

Texas district opens full-service bakery04/09/2014

Ideas & InnovationView All

Menu anticipation

We like for our staff members to dine within our facility instead of patronizing businesses outside. So what we do is create the element of surprise and anticipation. We do this by not making our menu known ahead of time. 04/24/2014