Colleges & Universities

Why noncommercial is winning at food recovery

By Kelly Killian on Oct. 15, 2015

Judging from the popularity of food blogs and chef shows, most people outside the industry likely believe that food trends originate in fancy restaurants.

How UM is fermenting produce to extend shelf life

By Katie Fanuko on Oct. 15, 2015

Growing season is winding down, but at the University of Montana, some of the season’s kohlrabi and cabbage slowly are fermenting to last through winter.

Food scrap salad: a zero-waste solution

By Patricia Cobe and Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 15, 2015

Root-to-stem cooking is catching on among operators committed to using every part of the vegetable—including the peel and ends that usually get tossed.

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Dunkin’ Donuts further expands college & university presence

By Bianca N. Herron on Oct. 14, 2015

With its new openings, the coffee and baked goods chain now have more than 75 restaurants on campuses throughout the United States.

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Survey: Big college athletic departments spending 145% more on food

By Bianca N. Herron on Oct. 14, 2015

The average budget is now over $1 million, according to the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association.

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How to use food pictures as a social media marketing tool

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 13, 2015

Hubspot, a software marketing company, reports Facebook posts featuring images garner 53 percent more “likes” and twice as many comments as text-only items.

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