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Cut down food waste by weighing it

 Aug. 20, 2018

A medical center has reduced its waste with a multi-pronged approach.

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Slash waste by letting diners serve themselves

 Aug. 20, 2018

A college operation has staff portion animal protein, while students can take as much produce as they want.

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Eco-friendly menus seek to save the Earth—and slash food costs

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 06, 2018

Tossing out food is not only detrimental to the planet; it can also be bad for business.

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Arkansas Heart Hospital ready to grow its own produce

By FSD Staff on Jul. 30, 2018

The new garden will grow fruits and vegetables for the hospital’s cafe and help it promote healthy eating

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Aramark pledges to slash use of disposable plastic

By FSD Staff on Jul. 24, 2018

The foodservice vendor has committed to cutting down on single-use plastics “significantly” by 2022.

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Let chefs visit your local producers

Jul. 18, 2018

One operation finds a two-way benefit in farm-to-campus partner tours.

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When it comes to sustainability, foodservice operators grasp at straws

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 17, 2018

An item about the size of a pencil has become the latest target in FSDs’ eco-friendly plans.

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Hyperlocal’s next level

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 13, 2018

Whether through campus orchards or shipping container farms, schools are bringing fresh produce to students—from the garden plot to the plate.

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Duke eliminates disposable plastic from campus eateries

By FSD Staff on Jul. 13, 2018

Beginning this month, dining services will no longer offer items such as plastic bags and straws.

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How foodservice operations are tackling animal welfare

By Abbey Lewis on Jul. 11, 2018

When it comes to the procurement of animal protein, FSDs rely on diner expectations to guide them.

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