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Breaking the piggy bank

 By Michele Deppe on Oct. 16, 2014

It costs more to raise old-fashioned breeds, but chefs gladly fork over more cash for the characteristic flavor, fat and texture of heritage pork.

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Let them ask for it

 Oct. 13, 2014

One of the ways we have found to control food waste has been to not automatically give out toppings for items like burgers. Instead, we will add things like lettuce and tomatoes only if students ask for them.

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Illinois State axes cash

Oct. 10, 2014

Several dining venues on the campus of Illinois State University, in Normal, are no longer accepting cash.

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Free meals drives participation at Salamanca School District

Oct. 10, 2014

Guidelines instituted by the federal government have impacted what students at Salamanca and elsewhere can and can’t bring into the lunchroom.

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Vinnie Livoti: More than meals

By Megan Warmouth on Oct. 10, 2014

Vinnie Livoti has transformed dining at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina by establishing financial stability and increasing participation by bringing all conracted operations, including vending, under one company.

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Sysco sues to keep contracts confidential

Oct. 09, 2014

Sysco is suing to try to block the release of its contracts with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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Students with the late-night munchies can no longer get cereal

Oct. 08, 2014

Starting in mid-September, the dining hall stopped leaving cereal out in Whitman’s Dining Hall during late night. Cereal is now offered on the Lee Snack Bar menu.

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District closes cafeterias to save money

Oct. 08, 2014

When middle school students return to school after summer break, there will be one major thing missing: the cafeterias.

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Coffee bean prices at highest level in more than two years

Oct. 07, 2014

Arabica-coffee prices reached their highest level in 2½ years on Monday, after projections for more dry weather in Brazil sowed worries about lackluster future harvests, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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Maryland hosts 650 for ninth annual crab feast

Oct. 06, 2014

The SGA tradition commission hosted its ninth annual Crab Feast at Cole Field House last night, with fewer attending than in years past.

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