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Palm-scanning technology hits school lunchrooms

 By Dina Berta on Mar. 15, 2016

A district tested palm scanners in schools to see how well they would process payments. The results were so positive that school officials installed a device.

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University researchers test emojis as waste-reduction tool

 By FSD Staff on Mar. 08, 2016

Emojis could help schools across the nation cut down on food waste, officials say.

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How new technology is helping garden year-round

By Lisa Arnett on Feb. 16, 2016

To grow lettuces year-round, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Worcester State University recently leased hydroponic shipping container farms.

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University seeks to streamline dining experience with mobile app

By FSD Staff on Feb. 02, 2016

Students can order food from three campus-dining locations.

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Interactive menu helps students calculate calorie intake

By FSD Staff on Jan. 20, 2016

Students at West Ottawa Public Schools can also sort menu items by allergen, officials say.

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Today's consumers are changing everything

By Kelly Killian and Lisa Arnett on Jan. 15, 2016

Gen Z is a year into its college invasion. There are more millennials in the workforce today, surpassing both Gen X and baby boomers, who are retiring.

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Freshii taps techie diners for creative ideas

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 15, 2016

Through its  Project campaign, Freshii is seeking ideas using call-to-action messages throughout the store from members of 1871 and entrepreneurs.

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Use social media to introduce new concepts

Jan. 11, 2016

Each fall, the University of Oklahoma hosts a food-sampling event called Tasty Tweets to introduce freshmen to dining concepts.

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Minn. hospital patients get room service app

By FSD Staff on Dec. 16, 2015

Ordering food just became easier at St. Paul’s Bethesda Hospital.

Design

How to pick the best signage for your operation

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

When it comes to menu boards, going high-tech isn’t always the right choice. Whether it’s digital screens or chalkboards, the decision goes beyond what's cool.

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