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Dining hall at UMass Lowell certified ‘green’

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 29, 2016

The Green Restaurant Association gave the eatery a “3 Star” rating.

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Senate foodservice vendor to pay $1M in back wages

 By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 27, 2016

A Labor Department investigation revealed workers were illegally denied pay.

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Sodexo commits to cage-free eggs

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 25, 2016

The foodservice provider pledged to go fully cage-free by 2025.

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USDA announces final rules for school snacks and Community Eligibility Provision

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 22, 2016

After considering public feedback, only slight changes have been made to the rules.

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Operators rethink at-home work with new pay rules looming

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2016

A survey of executives reveal that the tradition of letting managers handle some administrative tasks at home may be about to end.

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Hospital’s CEO eats its food for a week, mandates menu changes

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 20, 2016

Higher-ups addressed longtime food complaints after taste-testing the menu themselves.

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FSD.com gets a makeover

By Kelly Killian on Jul. 19, 2016

The new FoodServiceDirector.com has been redesigned to be more engaging and even easier to use. We’ve made it faster to find recipes, HR best practices and more.

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How operators are bracing for new overtime rules

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2016

Foodservice operations’ blueprints for coping—and the rules' expected effects—vary greatly, recent research says.

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Secure scheduling still a contentious issue in Seattle

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 18, 2016

Foodservice workers are seeking earlier notice of schedules and penalties for employers who make last-minute shift changes.

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Remembering Philando Castile

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 14, 2016

Colleagues of the slain foodservice worker recall his laid-back spirit and dedication to his job.

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