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Technology & Equipment

The University of Miami leans into tech with Market NXT powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology

 By Reyna Estrada on May 06, 2024

The new convenience store has been a hit with students, with sales slowly ramping up since the concept launched in March

Sustainability

The University of Nevada at Reno uses friendly competition to encourage students to waste less food

By Reyna Estrada on May 02, 2024

The university held a competition between students and staff to see who could waste less food throughout April, in honor of Stop Food Waste Day.

Operations

Dining operations navigate uncertainty, closures in the midst of Pro-Palestinian protests and counterprotests

By FSD Staff on May 02, 2024

The final weeks of this school year have been turbulent at dozens of college campuses across the country, driven by differing views of the Israel-Hamas war.

People

MSU Chef Rajeev Patgaonkar reflects on 30 years of bringing India to East Lansing

By Tara Fitzpatrick on May 02, 2024

From day-to-day dining to Diwali, Chef Rajeev Patgaonkar, CEC, AAC, HGT, has forged a culinary path that’s allowed a generation at Michigan State University to experience the truly fascinating flavors of Indian cuisine and given Indian students and faculty at taste of home.

Sustainability

Joy, positivity and chickpeas: Chartwells Higher Ed approaches planet-friendly menus in a ‘Thought-Ful’ way

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Apr. 30, 2024

Going beyond typical plant-forward recipes, R&D Chef Sarah Bodner introduces new ideas that can be replicated all year, not just at special Earth Day events.

Design

Not ‘just a tent,’ The Eatery at Norman Field is more than temporary; it’s awesome

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Apr. 25, 2024

University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.

People

How Kara Blanton creates a work culture that feels like family at Murray State University Dining

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 23, 2024

Kara Blanton recently took on her late father’s role of senior concessions manager at Murray State University Dining. Here’s a look at how she continues her father's legacy.

Operations

Go behind the scenes at the MSU Meat Lab

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Apr. 17, 2024

Michigan State University’s on-campus meat processing facility makes local meat within reach for dining halls, athletic events, catering and collaborations.

Menu

The way Gen Z eats, thinks and feels informs new wellness series at UPenn

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Apr. 11, 2024

Bon Appetit’s new Dine Well, Eat Smart monthly takeover series taps into the college-age generation’s wants and needs, from lowering their carbon footprint, to elevating their mood, all in a chill, low-key manner.

Sustainability

Northern Arizona University leans into reuse

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 03, 2024

The university has recently implemented a required reusable container system at select campus restaurants.

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