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Drink to health at creative juice concepts

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 15, 2016

According to a recent report from market researcher Technomic, sales of vegetable and fruit juices are expected to increase in frequency through 2016.

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The Besties

 By Dana Moran on Mar. 15, 2016

These strategies and ideas aren’t just effective, off-the-wall, creative, profitable and zany. They’re the best—according to these operators.

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Best performing menu items by daypart

By FSD Staff on Mar. 15, 2016

Researcher Technomic tracks menus from 150 schools in the top 50 school districts. Here are the items that are holding their ground in K–12 foodservice.

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K-12 Census: Making the effort

By Kelly Killian on Mar. 15, 2016

While the fight to address school nutrition standards and increase funding drags, school foodservice directors are struggling to hold off challenges.

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Ancient grains sprout up on menus

By Andrea Strong on Mar. 15, 2016

Ancient grains are the current rock stars of the whole-grain world. From amaranth to wild rice, they are sprouting up on operations' menus nationwide.

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By the numbers: Soda is falling flat

By FSD Staff on Mar. 15, 2016

While soda hardly is dead, these stats suggest it is falling flat.

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The best menu ideas

By Dana Moran on Mar. 15, 2016

A part of FoodService Director's "The Besties," these are the best menu ideas submitted by operators borrow from restaurants, local ingredients and more.

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Chefs' Council: Surprising lessons from K-12 diners

By FSD Staff on Mar. 15, 2016

FoodService Director’s Chefs’ Council members answer, “What’s the most surprising foodservice lesson you’ve learned from your K-12 diners?”

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What kids want to eat and why

By Kelly Killian on Mar. 15, 2016

Group Editor Kelly Killian assembled her own student focus group at home. The panel: her two sons, 7-year-old Kevin (2nd grade) and 12-year-old David (7th grade).

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5 grains to add to your menu

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 15, 2016

Ancient grains are making a comeback. Not only are they nutrition powerhouses, many fit into gluten-free diets. These five can add menu variety.

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