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Calif. district hopes centralized kitchen will improve foodservice

By FSD Staff on Apr. 18, 2016

The $40 million kitchen has been in the works for several years, and should cut down on the use of prepackaged meals.

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Aramark kicks off NHL, NBA postseasons with new offerings

 By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 18, 2016

The foodservice vendor has partnered with six teams for its Playoff Sandwich Series.

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NH elementary school raises breakfast participation by 42 percent

By FSD Staff on Apr. 18, 2016

Officials attribute the uptick to attractive presentation—as well as a cinnamon smoothie.

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Best school districts for food quality

By FSD Staff on Apr. 15, 2016

Cambridge Public Schools in Massachusetts and Vashon Island School District in Washington top Niche’s 2016 list of districts with the best food.

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Private Calif. school’s cafeteria earns sustainability designation

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 15, 2016

An international nonprofit has certified Muse School for its efforts to promote nutrition in an environmentally friendly way.

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University creates ‘Smart Plate’ to promote healthier eating

By FSD Staff on Apr. 15, 2016

The University of Louisville’s template helps students choose correct portion sizes and healthier foods.

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Auburn University opens gluten-free retail location

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 13, 2016

Officials say Plains to Plate is the first retail concept on a college campus to achieve Gluten-Free Food Service certification.

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Ore. high school’s new food cart to provide flexible lunch options

By FSD Staff on Apr. 13, 2016

The food cart aims to provide alternative meal options for students who want to leave campus for lunch, officials say.

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Creative marketing encourages picky eaters to try new foods

By FSD Staff on Apr. 11, 2016

One FSD at a New York school district has gotten her students to eat kale by using marketing slogans like, “What doesn’t kale you makes you stronger.”

Workforce

How to blow an interview

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 11, 2016

Here’s an interview tip: When asked about management style, don’t respond that you enjoy making people cry. This and other sage wisdom on why hiring managers don’t extend job offers.

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