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NACUFS for Newbies

 By Becky Schilling on Jul. 15, 2013

I just returned from my first NACUFS conference, which was held in Minneapolis, and perhaps the thing that’s sticking in my head is a comment about Solo Cups.

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Healthy Burgers

 Jul. 12, 2013

We developed a line of housemade gluten-free/vegan burgers. We bound them with processed Rice Chex, garbanzo bean flour and/or flax seeds. This change increased our healthy burger consumption by 75%.

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Massachusetts announces food waste disposal ban

Jul. 11, 2013

Law to take effect next July would impact schools, colleges, hospitals and other institutions.

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Mobile Apps Taking Bigger Role in Promoting College Dining Operations

By Steven Johnson on Jul. 10, 2013

It’s no secret mobile devices are playing an increasingly pervasive role in the lives of most Americans. None more so than in the lives of college students, where four out of 10 own a tablet and as many as 75% own a smartphone, according to a 2013 s

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Ashland University approved for use of reusable to-go containers

Jul. 10, 2013

Ohio school says it is first in state to receive Department of Health variance for the program.

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College meal plans may save students money

Jul. 09, 2013

Education group says opting for a college meal plan can save students money versus eating off campus.

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Dartmouth dining plan costs freshmen more

Jul. 09, 2013

Dartmouth’s develops a new “hybrid” dining plan in response to complaints that the current system often left students on financial aid with extra costs.

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Sweet Bites

Jul. 08, 2013

People love desserts, so in an attempt to help guests who want a sweet ending to their meal we now cut our desserts into bite-sized portions. That way they can have the treat and not feel guilty about having too many calories. We are also saving money bec

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Garden Expansion Hopes to Pay for Itself in Produce

Jul. 08, 2013

Since planting the rooftop garden at the Kansas Union at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, five years ago, Janna Traver, executive chef, says it’s kind of been a hidden gem on campus. Not anymore. The garden has been so successful that the depa

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A caravan of food trucks

By Paul King on Jul. 08, 2013

Food trucks are becoming almost ubiquitous on college campuses. Each year more universities get in on this new revenue stream, and some campuses with trucks are adding another to the mix. The designs and menus often reflect the culture of the university,

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