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How a trailer is boosting sales to high school students

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 30, 2016

A foodservice director shares how she fosters a different perception of school breakfasts and lunches by selling cafeteria-prepared food out of what's seen as an independent mobile venue.

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Healthy beverages to beat the bottled water blues

 By Dana Moran on Jun. 30, 2016

Shutting off water fountains and switching students to bottled beverages has been the de rigueur safety move at schools from New Jersey to Chicago to Flint, Mich., whose governor signed a bill Wednesday tripling state spending on the crisis. But for those school FSDs looking to add a little more flavor to the school day, these healthy beverages, popular with other operators, should fit the bill.

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Recipe report: Snacking surges

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 28, 2016

In the last two years, snacking has increased 7% and consumers are demanding more inventive snacks. These recipes meet that demand.

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How FSDs can put health on the menu without a workout

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 27, 2016

Former White House chef Sam Kass has ideas for getting better-for-you options on the menu—and actually getting them to sell. And it starts with the marketing message.

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How C&U menu and flavor trends are showing up at the College World Series

By Dana Moran on Jun. 27, 2016

College and University menu and flavor trends FoodService Director saw at the College World Series in Omaha.

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3 DIY pizza brands going to college

By Dana Moran on Jun. 24, 2016

Combining speed, convenience and fun perks, fast-casual pizza and college students seem like a match made in foodie heaven. Here's how three chains are working to make customers for life.

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Recipe report: Summer salads

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 21, 2016

Hotter weather and an abundance of seasonal produce call for salads on the menu. 

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UVa teams up with nonprofit for healthier dining options

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 21, 2016

A new initiative brings locally grown greens to students for less.

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School districts get creative to grow summer feeding programs

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 20, 2016

Foodservice directors across the country have boosted K-12 participation by tapping into technology and innovation.

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How Cleveland is catering the Republican National Convention

By Dana Moran on Jun. 17, 2016

FoodService Director takes a sneak peek behind the scenes at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena, where logistics for the Republican National Convention have been coming together for more than a year.

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