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‘Food nudging’ spurs more healthful eating

 By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 13, 2016

A new study concludes that what consumers eat is influenced by food placement and proximity.

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Employers brace for new round of labor challenges

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2016

A survey shows fears of legal actions from new regulations are running high.

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Facebook plans $4.8M cafeteria buildout in Austin

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 11, 2016

The social media giant filed permits for a 23,000-square-foot project as part of its Texas outpost.

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The importance of communication in food recalls

By Dana Moran on Jul. 08, 2016

Communication with the public and suppliers was key when handling a food recall in Waterbury, Conn.

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Hillary Clinton vows to raise wages for school foodservice employees

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 07, 2016

The presumptive presidential nominee says K-12 foodservice workers deserve a raise.

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How to menu health without getting preachy

By Dana Moran on Jul. 06, 2016

A new University of Illinois study finds diners largely ignore nutrition labels. Here's how operators are menuing health without the halo.

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Theme parks lean into healthy fare, larger menus

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 05, 2016

Amusement parks are sporting new food options and an eye toward full service.

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Pricier school lunches for overseas military kids are angering parents

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 30, 2016

The new prices aren't worth it, the parents say.

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How a trailer is boosting sales to high school students

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 30, 2016

A foodservice director shares how she fosters a different perception of school breakfasts and lunches by selling cafeteria-prepared food out of what's seen as an independent mobile venue.

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Healthy beverages to beat the bottled water blues

By Dana Moran on Jun. 30, 2016

Shutting off water fountains and switching students to bottled beverages has been the de rigueur safety move at schools from New Jersey to Chicago to Flint, Mich., whose governor signed a bill Wednesday tripling state spending on the crisis. But for those school FSDs looking to add a little more flavor to the school day, these healthy beverages, popular with other operators, should fit the bill.

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