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Positive pricing

 Jul. 14, 2014

In order to encourage customers to eat more healthfully, we reduced the price of our salad bar to $4.99 per pound, from $6.99. At the same time, we increased the price of sodas.

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Illinois hospital rooftop garden to benefit three food pantries

 Jul. 14, 2014

Thanks to careful tending, and an abundance of rain and sunshine over the last few weeks, a colorful array of vegetables are thriving in the month-old rooftop garden at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

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2014 Healthcare Census: Hospitals getting better grip on Obamacare

By Becky Schilling on Jul. 10, 2014

Other highlights in our 2014 Hospital Census include an increase in patient and retail meal counts.

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From sweet to savory

By Lindsey Ramsey on Jul. 10, 2014

Chocolate has long been the domain of desserts, candy and sweet beverages, but cocoa can do more than satisfy your sweet tooth. Operators also are using chocolate to bring an earthiness to a variety of savory dishes.

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New York hospital serves food from rooftop garden

Jul. 10, 2014

Lenox Hill Hospital chefs pick fresh organic herbs and fruit from the garden daily to use for cafeteria meals.

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The Big Idea 2014: Food truck reaches underserved customers

Jul. 07, 2014

The Centra Nutrition Group recently launched our very own food truck, called Code Fresh. The truck serves a few roles.

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The Big Idea 2014: Unmanned micro-markets

Jul. 07, 2014

We were looking for something for our smaller sites, the ones that are too big to be supported by traditional vending but not large enough to support a café without a very substantial investment.

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Topeka hospitals scope out ways to encourage healthier dining choices

Jul. 07, 2014

The Kansas Hospital Association suggests that the hospitals offer more fruits and veggies, provide nutrition labels, eliminate fried foods and offer healthier choices in vending machines.

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The Big Idea 2014

By FSD Staff on Jul. 07, 2014

This month we present our fourth annual list of 10 ideas to provide a jump-start for innovation in your operation.

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ECMC unveils renovated, diverse cafeteria

Jun. 30, 2014

Erie County Medical Center unveiled a new cafeteria, the Great Lakes Cafe, with a formal grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.

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