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Operators look to vendors for gluten-free items

Feb. 26, 2013

Only two out of ten operators prepare the majority of their gluten-free offerings in house. In some markets, gluten-free offerings are hard for customers to find.

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Vegan Desserts

 Feb. 26, 2013

Students were asking us about the potential for more vegan bakery-type options, from breakfast pastries to lunch desserts like cookies and brownies to more decadent desserts during the dinner hour. We sought out our peers and asked if they would be willin

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U. of Michigan to consolidate dining halls after renovation

Feb. 25, 2013

The $60 million renovation will increase seating capacity to 950, up from 650.

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Technomic sees growth in non-commercial foodservice

Feb. 22, 2013

The non-commercial sector is a thriving realm for foodservice, according to a new report by Technomic.

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Catering Concepts

Feb. 22, 2013

Chefs in foodservice operations of all stripes are bringing distinct culinary experiences to their catering customers, offering everything from boxed lunches to deluxe sit-downs.

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Food truck fights to serve on Union College campus

Feb. 21, 2013

Wants dining services to allow them to offer declining balance to students.

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Gator Dining gives plastic bags the boot

Feb. 21, 2013

Bags will only be available on request.

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Midwest drought impacts Wash U. purchasing practices

Feb. 20, 2013

Meal prices haven't been affected.

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Healthy BBQ

Feb. 15, 2013

Barbecue is king, especially in the South, but we have noticed our customers cutting back on pork. So we started offering pulled turkey breast barbecue—along with pulled pork—on our barbecue buffet. It has become very popular. 

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The Recipe Issue 2013: Confessions of Bill Laychur

Feb. 15, 2013

Bill Laychur, corporate executive chef for Culinary Support Services at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pa., loves cheesecake and preparing meat and can’t get enough of Russian/Polish cuisine.

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