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Kerry Chasteen

 Jan. 08, 2014

Kerry Chasteen, quality assurance manager/interim dining services manager at the University of Maine, Orono, has a great sense of urgency when dealing with important matters and having outstanding follow-through.

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Oklahoma college's cafeteria temporarily moves to former dormitory

 Jan. 08, 2014

Connors State College's dining hall will move to Russell Hall during the student union renovation this spring.

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Catering revenue on the rise in colleges

Jan. 07, 2014

Though a large number of operators (45%) reported that their catering revenue stayed the same in the past year, there are some promising signs of growth in certain segments, according to The Big Picture.

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Beverages: Brewing up sales

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier on Jan. 06, 2014

Looking to expand your beverage portfolio? Consider specialty teas—a “no-brainer, as it’s an easy and inexpensive way to provide something local,” says Justin Johnson, executive chef at the Watertown Regional Medical Center, in Wis

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Lunch trays may help you make better choices, study says

Jan. 06, 2014

A recent study by Cornell University researchers shows that those who use a lunch tray are more likely to pick healthier food choices.

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Tap into student talent

Jan. 03, 2014

Use the talents of your student population to properly market your dining program. We advertised on our Facebook page for student marketers and selected five.

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St. John Fisher College offers variety of items to cater to multiple audiences

Jan. 02, 2014

The Ward-Haffey dining hall offers food options such as paninis, pierogies, pasta, veggie burgers, a gluten-free station and more.

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Dan Larson named executive director at Oregon State

Jan. 02, 2014

Larson takes over from Tom Scheuermann, who will move into a teaching role at the university.

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The Pacific Northwest

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier on Dec. 30, 2013

“Pacific Northwest cuisine is not as easily defined as other regions in the country,” says Scott Clagett, executive chef at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Ore. Gitta Grether-Sweeney, director of nutrition services for Portland Public

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Top 10 Stories of 2013

By Becky Schilling on Dec. 19, 2013

Before you ring in the New Year, take a look back at the stories that caught our readers' attention in the past year. Here are our most popular stories of 2013, as determined by readers.

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