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9 designs that shine

 May 16, 2016

These operations are not just keeping up with consumers; they are setting the pace, creating concepts that are just as transformative, adaptable and resourceful as the people they are serving.

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Le Bontaniste promotes food as medicine

 By Kathleen Squires on May 16, 2016

Food as medicine might not be the easiest pill to swallow. Le Botaniste promotes food as medicine through its apothecary design and holistic plant-based menu.

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Sustaining the bottom line

By Dana Moran on May 16, 2016

When looking at the foodservice world through rose-colored glasses, complete environmental sustainability would be a delightful first priority.

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Solar power—to rent or to buy?

By Dana Moran on May 16, 2016

With big names partnering with energy providers through rebate programs, it could be prime time to catch some rays—but only if the investment fits.

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Tennessee Tech becomes 3rd REAL-certified campus

By Bianca N. Herron on May 12, 2016

The university is also Tennessee's first to receive the sustainability designation given by the U.S. Healthful Food Council.

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Tenn. high school pilots hydroponic garden

By FSD Staff on May 11, 2016

Students are testing the efficiency of the soil-free growing method, which may eventually be used to provide produce for student lunches.

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Conn. one step closer to statewide farm-to-school program

By FSD Staff on May 11, 2016

The legislation, which now awaits Gov. Dannel Malloy’s signature, would require the state’s departments of agriculture and education to develop such programs in public schools.

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Why ‘ugly’ produce may be more nutritious

By Dana Moran on May 11, 2016

Organic, scarred fruits and vegetables are found to have higher antioxidants, studies show.

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University debuts initiatives to curb waste in on-campus catering

By Bianca N. Herron on May 09, 2016

Northwestern’s sustainability options include using recyclable cutlery and drinkware, and having volunteers collect and compost materials on-site.

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Colo. hospital taps local farmer to help garden grow

By FSD Staff on May 06, 2016

Officials expect the resident farmer will quadruple the production of the garden, which supplies produce for the hospital's on-site restaurant.

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