Colleges & Universities

Off-campus outlets added to options at University of Montevallo

Dec. 02, 2014

At the University of Montevallo, in Alabama, students participating in Falcon Flex, the campus’s cash equivalency system, can now use their points off campus, too. At the start of the fall semester, six local commercial restaurants—with more in the works—began accepting the points instead of cash.

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More food pantries popping up on college campuses

Dec. 01, 2014

A growing number of U.S. college students is turning to food pantries for meals. At least 100 pantries have opened across the country in the past 6 years.

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2014 LTC/Senior Living Census: Ancillary foodservice locations gain in popularity

By Becky Schilling on Dec. 01, 2014

There were 238 respondents in our 2014 LTC/Senior Living Census Report. Each respondent operates foodservice in at least one of the following arenas: nursing home/skilled nursing/long-term care; assisted living; independent living or rehabilitation/psychiatric.

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Sunflowers a sustainable business at Wisconsin university

Nov. 26, 2014

A sunflower project at UW-Platteville is preparing to bottle its second batch of organic food-grade oil, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.

Three Takes On: Lasagna

By Paul King on Nov. 26, 2014

Three Takes On offers several different versions of the same classic dish. This month spinach, vegan and an interesting Latin take on lasagna.

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Summer culinary camp

Nov. 25, 2014

Twenty children between the ages of 10 and 18 received two days of instruction and hands-on experience in the kitchen, then put their knowledge to the test cooking for family and friends.

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