Operations

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Operations

NY school districts receive grant for buying local

Through the grant, the districts have hired a farm to school team, implemented a farm to school menu day and purchased fruit sectioners so students can slice their own fruit.

Operations

Kiosks boost breakfast participation

New program has increased number of breakfasts served from 500 to 3,000 per week.

The plan includes unlimited meal swipes and is meant to encourage community amongst peers.

The goal of the program was to expose students to new foods and various cultures.

A pasta bar and a vegan station were added in response to student feedback.

The e-commerce giant has more than just retailers following its every move. Amazon's plans to change the way consumers do essentially everything could also impact a number of foodservice operations.

Getting students to buy in to your meal plans is the holy grail of college and university of foodservice. Understanding the specific needs of Generation Z consumers is a good place to start.

Chefs say menuing the lesser-used fish is a cost-effective way to support local fisheries.

The number of food halls in the U.S. is set to double by 2020, thanks to the combination of climbing restaurant rents and the rise in foodie culture (particularly among millennials). Here’s a peek at some food halls expected to open this year. 

Foodservice operators are finding ways to up their customization game and meet consumers where they eat.

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