Operations

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Operations

How University of Montana perked up coffee sales

A loyalty program has proved to be a triple threat: making money, promoting sustainability and boosting dining services’ reputation.

Operations

Hospital hosts cooking competition for dietetic interns

The competition was modeled after the Food Network TV series “Chopped.”

Steer diners to healthy choices with lower prices.

Most consumers who rely on foodservice operations in hospitals, schools, universities, large offices and other institutions are looking for clearly identified foods that are both healthy and fresh.

Prime Minister Trudeau says his administration will also work with the country’s provinces to require a plastic litter cleanup by foodservice operations and other users of nonbiodegradable packaging.

The legislation aims to simplify the local procurement process for operators.

The company partnered with a local food rescue organization to pick up and distribute uneaten, leftover food from its headquarters.

In any servery, space comes at a premium. Lateral space for counters and equipment fills up fast to accommodate serving trays, drop-ins, heated or cooled surfaces and space for merchandising.

Participants learned new knife skills, how to cook with whole grains and more.

Participating schools will receive $126,000 from the state to rearrange their schedules to include a longer lunch period.

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