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Use recipe contests to boost worker engagement

 May 15, 2017

Chesapeake Public Schools created a competitive recipe contest between schools in the district using pantry items and new ingredients.

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All eyes on the future of cameras in foodservice

 By Amy McKeever on May 15, 2017

How new cameras have changed one college’s service.

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Rock the meal vote

May 15, 2017

On every other Thursday of Lancaster County School District's four-week cycle menu, the district allows K-8 students to pick the entree choices.

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A twist on the French press

May 15, 2017

While a French press isn’t a tool found in most noncommercial kitchens, operators might want to think twice about multiple uses for this fancy coffee maker.

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University pads student meal funds amid cost concerns

By FSD Staff on May 15, 2017

The additional funds are being introduced a year after the school switched to an “open” dining plan.

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Introduce an international salad theme

May 15, 2017

To increase variety, customer satisfaction and revenue, Harris Health System implemented a four-week cycle salad bar rotation.

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Foodservice: New is easy—right is hard

By Bill Anderson on May 15, 2017

Every foodservice operator wants to offer more contemporary items in order to please their customer base and keep chefs challenged and engaged. But finding that just-right item takes work.

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Use chalkboards to communicate with guests

May 15, 2017

North Carolina State University highlights local products on a large chalkboard in its dining halls, and also lists any produce brought in from its agroecology farm.

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University removes nutrition labels from dining hall

By FSD Staff on May 10, 2017

The labels were causing congestion in the serving lines, school officials say.

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Seafood challenges to tackle this spring

By Jill Failla on May 09, 2017

Operators reveal how they’re hooking their diners with fish.

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