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What's in store for college dining in 2024

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 12, 2024

With the spring semester underway, several college dining operations have exciting changes in store for diners. From menu refreshes to renovations and even robot delivery, here’s a look at what’s new in college dining in 2024.

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Compass Group sees an improvement in attracting and retaining labor

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 08, 2024

The foodservice provider reported strong sales in its first fiscal quarter of 2024, noting improved labor conditions.

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Aramark launches new DEI workforce series

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 06, 2024

Beyond the Plate aims to educate staff about the cultural significance of the cuisines they serve.

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Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 06, 2024

Five Star Food Services, a provider of on-site food and beverage services for workplaces, has been acquired by Sodexo’s foodservice convenience solutions arm.

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How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 05, 2024

Chef demos, farmer visits and more have become commonplace at the district this school year thanks to Director of Food Service Christina Lawson, who focused on growing the district's farm-to-school efforts as part of her capstone for the Chef Ann Foundation’s Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship program.

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FSD in 5: whole milk in schools bill gets blocked in U.S Senate

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 03, 2024

FSD Editor Reyna Estrada discusses a bill that would allow whole milk in schools, HHS’ new nutrition education program and food trends to keep an eye on for 2024.

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