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Foodservice advocates, legislators reach common ground on Child Nutrition Reauthorization

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 19, 2016

The agreement maintains strong regulations, with a few concessions.

Operations

Sodexo taps Lorna Donatone to oversee North American operations

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 19, 2016

She will also head the contractor’s school-feeding operations worldwide.

Steal This Idea

Color-coded utensils help identify healthful choices

Jan. 19, 2016

Virginia Commonwealth University uses Meet @ Balance: a colored tongs system at an all-you-care-to-eat salad bar. The tongs help advise healthfulness.

People

How to ease changes in the workplace

By FSD Staff on Jan. 16, 2016

For a change to be accepted, there needs to be some conversation with the person or persons who need to make the change, says the Advice Squad.

Operations

Today's consumers are changing everything

By Kelly Killian and Lisa Arnett on Jan. 15, 2016

Gen Z is a year into its college invasion. There are more millennials in the workforce today, surpassing both Gen X and baby boomers, who are retiring.

Operations

2016 FSD Menu Survey

By FSD Staff on Jan. 15, 2016

We surveyed operators from across the U.S. about current menu trends and future best-sellers. Here’s a snapshot of B&I, C&U, K-12, hospital and LTC/senior-living operators.

Operations

Top 5 K-12 foodservice programs

By FSD Staff on Jan. 15, 2016

Niche.com in November released a list of the top-ranked K-12 foodservice programs. The rankings are based on both average district expenses per student.

Menu

Customization goes beyond the salad bar

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 15, 2016

Stations focusing on salads, sandwiches and omelets—last decade’s customization models—have evolved into a much wider variety of DIY consumer options.

Workforce

3 things to do when a crisis strikes

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 15, 2016

Experts agree: Developing a protocol before disaster strikes—especially in today’s social media-fueled world—is crucial. Here are three steps to follow.

Operations

Child Nutrition Reauthorization markup set for Jan. 20

By FSD Staff on Jan. 15, 2016

The bill will provide flexibility to nutrition professionals who operate school and summer feeding programs, according to a source familiar with the draft legislation.

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