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Why does Sodexo need a Culinary Diplomat?

Francisco “Frank” Fimbres is Sodexo’s first-ever Culinary Diplomat, a position unique to the company’s newly acquired U.S. House of Representatives account.

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University’s food truck district may be a ‘go’

Temple University’s goal to have its own food truck area could happen as early as this year, although some detail—like the cost to vend on campus—are still up in the air.

JPS Health Network recently initiated a schedule of on-site food trucks for the night shift to enhance dining options. They run between midnight and 2 a.m.

Lakota Local School District uses carts to take meals down the hallways, so students don’t have to come to the cafeteria to get breakfast or lunch.

For operators taking cues from diners clamoring for healthier options, Beefsteak has proven that a veggie-forward approach can be a success.

A pasta machine can make the dough rolling process more efficient and the end product more consistent than if rolling hors d'oeuvres or desserts by hand.

To generate student excitement, San Diego Unified School District had its schools apply in a raffle to have the local circus perform at a general assembly.

Oakland University has reopened the food court in its student center following a $3.5 million project.

Baby Boomers are shaking up senior living facilities by bringing their social-drinking habits with them.

Ancient grains, fermented foods, dandelion greens, matcha and goji berries are just some of the trendy superfoods currently gaining traction on menus.

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