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Reduce waste: Sterilize the trash

 Mar. 09, 2015

In the process, the pulp becomes a sterile biomass suitable for compost or is tilled directly into the soil. It is picked up by our certified organic CSA.

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Is there a link between climate change and food safety?

 Mar. 09, 2015

A study published in Food Research International suggests flooding, warmer temperatures attributed to global warming could compromise the integrity of fresh produce.

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Sodexo CFO to step down

Mar. 09, 2015

Sodexo has announced that Marc Rolland, Vice President Benefits and Rewards for the Asia region, will replace long-serving chief financial officer Sian Herbert-Jones when she steps down next year.

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Student group working with Sodexo to increase “real food” served on campus

Mar. 06, 2015

A group on Northwestern University students are working with Sodexo to determine how much of the food served at dining halls is “ecologically sound, community-based, humanely produced or fair trade.”

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University to close Peet’s coffee shops under pressure of Real Food Challenge

Mar. 06, 2015

A study performed at the University of Utah showed only 11 percent of food on campus is “real.” Dining services is appeasing students by changing to locally-sourced coffee and other products.

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Repurpose leftover food

Mar. 05, 2015

The person who is wrapping up and labeling leftovers is required to tell the next-day staff at least one way the leftovers can be used.

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Top takeaways from MenuDirections 2015

Mar. 05, 2015

Here's a look at what MD attendees took away from MenuDirections 2015, from the food to the speakers.

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4 strategies to stay ahead of a foodservice controversy

Mar. 04, 2015

Consumers are so keyed into social issues that the slightest comment about organics or GMOs could set off a food war, LYFE Kitchen’s Mike Donahue warned operators attending MenuDirections. He offered specifics on how to avoid a controversy on that and other fronts.

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Students petition to end contract with Sodexo

Mar. 04, 2015

Allegations of food poisoning and mistreatment of workers has some students petitioning for Loyola Marymount University to terminate its contract with Sodexo.

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Five final insights from MenuDirections 2015

By Paul King on Mar. 04, 2015

From drinking more red wine to crisis management, non-commercial operators learned important lessons at MenuDirections 2015.

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