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University launches tablets in dining halls

 By FSD Staff on Dec. 08, 2016

The tablets increase swipe-in speed to the cafeterias and make it easier to correctly identify entering students.

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USDA launches digital applications for Child Nutrition Programs

 By Alaina Lancaster on Nov. 30, 2016

The department says the web-based process will improve the programs’ integrity.

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University debuts new chip ID cards

By FSD Staff on Nov. 18, 2016

The new cards will provide easier dining hall access as well as stronger security, an official says.

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Northwestern University cooks up a customer-focuesd program

By FSD Staff on Nov. 15, 2016

Chris Studtmann, district executive chef at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., is cooking up a whole new program with the help of consumer analytics.

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Hospital uses robots to deliver patient meals

By FSD Staff on Nov. 15, 2016

Eight robots will be used to transport food from nutrition services to patient floors in a separate campus facility.

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Decentralize social media duties

Nov. 15, 2016

I run the Facebook account, and our director runs our Twitter, and between the two of us we take advantage of as many different photo sources as possible.

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4 standout features for college dining apps

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 01, 2016

Take a look at these unique app components being offered by C&U foodservice teams.  

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5 ways Twitter's popular foods can boost social presence

By Dana Moran on Oct. 26, 2016

While researchers were hoping to study health in different neighborhoods, FSD has takeaways for operators that could lead to successful social media marketing choices.

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4 ideas to steal when renovating a hospital cafeteria

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 18, 2016

Looking to revamp? Consider some of these ideas from operations around the country. 

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What’s driving the nitro coffee movement?

By Maggie Hennessy on Oct. 17, 2016

Select U.S. cafes will give up counter space to serve creamy, nitrogen-infused java made from a cold-brew base. How did nitro become the hottest new thing in coffee?

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