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K-12 Schools

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Turning trays increases visual appeal

 Dec. 15, 2015

We were seeing problems with food in our bakery case being wasted, so we decided to display the trays vertically instead of horizontally.

Menu

Mini desserts more tempting to diners

 By Pamela Parseghian on Dec. 15, 2015

According to Technomic's 2015 Dessert Consumer Trend Report, 34 percent of consumers are more likely to order dessert if a smaller portion is available.

Operations

Bringing family dining to the cafeteria

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Lunchtime atmosphere is shifting from tray lines toward family-style dining at 10 K-12 schools in the Philadelphia area, thanks to the Eatiquette program.

Design

How to ready facilities for a natural disaster

By Laura Van Wert on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators in states where earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes are commonplace are keeping natural disasters in mind when designing or renovating.

Operations

3 tips from sustainability superstars

By Katie Fanuko on Dec. 15, 2015

During the Food Recovery Summit in November, the Environmental Protection Agency named the 2015 National Award Winners of its Food Recovery Challenge.

Workforce

Specialized jobs bring unexpected benefits

By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators are adding specialized roles for workers who aren't spending time in a white apron, but focusing on improving the operation in surprising ways.

Operations

How K-12 foodservice directors are combatting food insecurity

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

By taking advantage of federal programs and partnering with their communities, K-12 foodservice operations are tackling food insecurity in their districts.

Operations

Elementary school’s new program gives students a healthy start

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Jackson Elementary students not only receive a free breakfast, but also have more opportunities each morning for physical activity and academic help.

Operations

Sustainable for the holidays

By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Holiday events are a time for cheer—and can be a huge revenue driver at noncommercial operations. But with those additional diners come additional turkeys.

Steal This Idea

Place food kiosks with convenience in mind

Dec. 15, 2015

Whitefish School District decided to target students at its high school’s exits and set up a concessions kiosk that is also used during basketball games.

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