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The menu and beyond: Hot NRA Show sustainability tips

 By Dana Moran on May 26, 2016

All eyes in the food industry, whether in the restaurant world or noncommercial dining, are, it seems, turned to clean menu labels and sustainable dishes, but sustainability and social responsibility extend beyond the menu to all areas of an operation.

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5 trends we stumbled upon at the NRA Show

 By Alaina Lancaster on May 25, 2016

Check out five trends shaping the next year in noncommercial foodservice.

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3 takeaways from the NRA Show's Noncommercial Conference

By Dana Moran on May 25, 2016

Read highlights from the NRA Show's first Noncommercial Conference, held Monday, May 23, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Alaska district expands free breakfast program to all elementary schools

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2016

The expansion follows successful pilot programs at two elementary schools and one high school.

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University of Oregon gives look inside new kitchen

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2016

Officials say the high-tech site will allow the university to expand the food options it offers.

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Univ. medical center hires vendor to boost patient satisfaction

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2016

In an effort to improve patient satisfaction, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has chosen Morrison Management to provide foodservices at its three hospitals.

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Elementary school gets creative with produce promotion

By FSD Staff on May 20, 2016

One tactic includes introducing students to produce with appealing names, such as dragon fruit and rainbow carrots.

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Colo. breakfast program creates financial strain for some schools

By FSD Staff on May 20, 2016

Since the program’s implementation in 2013, one district has used $77,000 from its reserve fund annually to break even.

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NY school districts commit to buying local

By FSD Staff on May 20, 2016

School officials say a USDA pilot program has expanded their access to local food, and provides them with the flexibility to order food when they need it.

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How labeling legislation could change food waste

By Dana Moran on May 19, 2016

While the Food Date Labeling Act as written only applies to consumer food products, it could have a trickle-down effect on other areas of the food industry.

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