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University of Michigan harnesses student talent to make good on sustainability goals

 By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 26, 2019

Engaging students in sustainability on multiple levels has been essential, a program leader says.

People

Longtime Foodservice Packaging Institute leader Lynn Dyer to step down this fall

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2019

Dyer is leaving the association of packaging manufacturers to become vice president of sustainability for one of its members.

Sustainability

How Compass Group aims to halve its food waste by 2030

Jul. 25, 2019

On this week’s episode of “Dig In,” representatives from the foodservice company share how it’s making waste reduction a “top priority.”

Sustainability

How colleges are combating food waste with next-gen composting

By Steve Dwyer on Jul. 10, 2019

The practice offers several solutions to avoid landfills, generate energy and help operations become carbon-neutral.

Operations

Canada to ban plastic food containers by 2021

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2019

Prime Minister Trudeau says his administration will also work with the country’s provinces to require a plastic litter cleanup by foodservice operations and other users of nonbiodegradable packaging.

Operations

Hospital foodservice program wins award for sustainability

By FSD Staff on Apr. 17, 2019

Abraham Lincoln Memorial was recognized for reducing waste and greenhouse gases and increasing sales of healthy food.

Menu

Guilt-free snacking with plant-forward options

Sponsored content from our partner Kerry Foodservice on Mar. 13, 2019

For noncommercial foodservice facilities, offering healthy snacks means offering both packaged and freshly prepared grab-and-go options, and as more people look for better-for-you choices, plant-based fare is becoming more common in the snacks category.

Technology & Equipment

Reducing coffee waste with smart equipment

Sponsored content from our partner Smucker Foodservice on Mar. 01, 2019

Waste is a serious problem at colleges today, and operators are taking notice. Here are some tips on dealing with coffee waste on campus.

Operations

Foodservice rethinks the disposable coffee cup

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2018

A host of innovations are being tried to divert single-use hot-drink containers from landfills, from cup sharing to “clever cups” that can order and pay for a refill. Here’s a sampling.

Steal This Idea

Stretch a ton of tomatoes

Oct. 25, 2018

See how many dishes chefs can make with imperfect produce.

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