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The latest foodservice management practices, food-safety news and more.

WFF brings growth opportunities and more to women foodservice professionals

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 04, 2024

The 35th annual Women’s Foodservice Forum’s (WFF) Leadership Conference gave women from all parts of the foodservice industry an opportunity to connect and grow their career paths.

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Federal bill would set up grant program for scratch-made meals in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 02, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislation update: Lawmakers pen a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture asking that potatoes remain a vegetable in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and a pair of bills in Virginia that would set up a farm-to-school task force head to the governor for signature.

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5 marketing ideas for the month of April

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 01, 2024

While April might bring showers, along with the month's arrival are several food-centric holidays. From National Caramel Day to National Pretzel Day, here’s a look at five marketing opportunities in the coming weeks.

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Farmington High School nutrition team leans into customization craze with latest concept

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 21, 2024

Make-Your-Own offers students a weekly themed lunch option that is built around customization.

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NYC Health celebrates milestone of serving over 1.2 million plant-based meals

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 19, 2024

During the first full calendar year of the health system’s plant-based meals program, it saw a 36% reduction in carbon emissions and a cost savings of 59 cents per meal.

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