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

Magical memories of college dining

By Dana Moran on Aug. 15, 2016

Much of my undergrad diet consisted of grilled cheese, chicken nuggets and sad apples. But when I look back, that dining team worked hard to make magical memories.

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3 rules for modern decade-theme dining

By Julianne Pepitone on Aug. 15, 2016

Foodservice operators are tapping into diners’ desire for simpler times with “throwback”-theme meals featuring the food, music and decor of previous decades.

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Sodexo launches integrated food production platform

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 15, 2016

The new program bundles menus, recipes, purchasing and inventory to maximize operators’ time.

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Brand in-house to create a marquee program

By Amy McKeever on Aug. 15, 2016

Foodservice operators are finding value in launching in-house branding and marketing programs, in spite of the costs.

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Evolution of the mobile eatery

By Dana Moran on Aug. 15, 2016

FoodService Director talked to mobile-dining veterans from across the country about how their trucks have evolved and their surprising features.

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4 hidden sources of allergens

By Julianne Pepitone on Aug. 15, 2016

Even for foodservice operators who fancy themselves savvy on safety, allergens can lurk in surprising places throughout an operation—and sometimes includes the supplier.

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