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Recipe report: Comforting retro desserts

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2017

A majority of consumers veer towards indulgence when eating at foodservice operations. Hit customers’ sweet spot with this collection of comforting desserts.

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Houston ISD: Forging a connection with student consumers

 By Julianne Pepitone on Jan. 09, 2017

Houston Independent School District is engaging diners with astronauts, football players—and nutrition for life.

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Aramark stokes football rivalry with college-themed sandwiches

By FSD Staff on Jan. 06, 2017

The sandwiches, created for a championship game, are topped with ingredients signature to the teams’ hometowns.

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What will catch fire in foodservice this year?

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2017

These 2017 predictions built the most consensus among industry forecasters. 

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Trends operators wish would die in 2017

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 04, 2017

We’ve covered the foodservice trends we expect to see more of in the coming year, but what about those that should stay behind? Some of the country’s top operators and chefs shared which trends they’d like to see disappear in 2017. 

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Recipe report: Get healthy

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2017

In this first week of the new year, many of diners are trying to stick to their resolution to eat healthier. Help them get off to a successful start with recipes that incorporate healthy ingredients, lean cooking techniques and exciting flavors. 

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District finds double benefits in a community-building lunch

By FSD Staff on Jan. 03, 2017

Local police officers and firefighters were on hand to serve Christmas lunch to students.

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Offbeat menu items of 2016

By Lizzy Freier and Patricia Cobe on Dec. 25, 2016

A look back at the most fun and thought-provoking fare offered at chain concepts this past year.

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My 5 most surprising noncommercial moments of 2016

By Dana Moran on Dec. 20, 2016

FSD's managing editor looks back on the top five biggest surprises she encountered this year. 

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Recipe report: Winter salads

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2016

Brighten up winter menus with fresh, colorful salads. Although local produce may be less abundant, there are plenty of root vegetables, greens and seasonal fruits to toss into the salad bowl. These recipes prove that winter doesn’t have to be a salad wasteland. 

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