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Herb garden giveaway

 Sep. 22, 2014

One of the ways we celebrated Earth Day this year was by incorporating fresh herbs into some of the dishes served at each station, such as Mint Chicken and Basil Pasta.

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Growers' Insights: Land is in demand for more beef

 By Michele Deppe on Sep. 19, 2014

Despite ranchers receiving higher dollars for their beef, ranch expenses have increased, eating up their revenue.

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Expanding beyond foodservice

Sep. 18, 2014

Seventy-three percent of operators strongly agree that the scope of a director’s job has expanded in the past five years to include responsibilities outside the traditional foodservice realm. That, however, doesn’t translate into managing additional departments, as 81% of operators are not responsible for departments outside foodservice.

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September 2014: Menu Strategies - Snacks

Sep. 18, 2014

Click through Snapshots of all the menu strategy recipes from the September 2014 issue. This month features snacks.

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2014 B&I Census: Once again, most B&I operators see increased revenue

By Becky Schilling on Sep. 17, 2014

Forty-five percent of operators reported that their subsidies have increased in the past year, up from last year’s survey, in which only 26% saw an increase.

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Starbucks is taking it to the streets

By Megan Warmouth on Sep. 17, 2014

Getting a quick caffeine fix or on-the-go snack will be easier than ever at three university campuses this fall.

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Puddings and custards

By Marygrace Taylor on Sep. 16, 2014

Visually, puddings and custards might not be as impressive as petits fours or multi-tiered cakes, but these humble sweets are true workhorses in the kitchen.

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The way to employees’ hearts may be through their stomachs

Sep. 15, 2014

Most employees look forward to the proverbial lunch bell. In addition to providing a much-needed respite and providing the energy for completing the day’s work, lunchtime gives them a chance to bond.

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Manufacturers increasing sales of healthy items

Sep. 12, 2014

The study comes from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, which in 2011 signed an industry agreement with 14 food manufacturers and three GPOs to “develop, produce and market healthier food products for schools at competitive prices,” according to the report.

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Making bacon at Microsoft

Sep. 11, 2014

In order to add a signature spin to its menu, the team at Compass Group-managed Microsoft Dining, in Redmond, Wash., has brought home the bacon—its own bacon, that is.

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