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5 offbeat pork and beef cuts diners crave

 By Jill Failla on Jan. 31, 2017

Diners show willingness to eat a variety of less-common cuts, according to new Technomic research.

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District digs into local lunches

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 27, 2017

A new program aims to expose students to more local items and give them nutritious choices.

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Local look: Baked-in savings

Jan. 17, 2017

The food and nutrition team at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison outsources baked goods to a local shop that hires the formerly incarcerated.

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Adding coffee service without losing space

By Lisa Arnett on Jan. 17, 2017

Here’s a look at how two operators added coffee service with relatively small footprints—with one decidedly futuristic, and the other low-tech but nimble.

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Hospital hosts monthly farm-to-fork meal

By FSD Staff on Dec. 14, 2016

The meals aim to improve health and nutrition among hospital staff, patients and guests.

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3 qualities to look for when vendor shopping

By Lisa Arnett on Nov. 15, 2016

The old adage says to choose your friends wisely. The same wisdom is needed when choosing a new vendor. Operators share the top three qualities they look for.

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NYC schools debut 100% local burger

By FSD Staff on Sep. 23, 2016

The schools expect to serve as many as 500,000 of the burgers each day they’re offered.

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How K-12 operators find strength in partnerships

By Amy McKeever on Sep. 15, 2016

Here’s how the six USFA member schools are making it work—one obstacle at a time.

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The ins and outs of forming a purchasing collective

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

Purchasing more local, sustainable products is a priority for operators nationwide—but it’s not always feasible. That's where purchasing collectives come in.

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Colo. overturns diet soda ban in schools

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 14, 2016

The state board of education’s ruling has given high schools more power over what they serve.

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