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How to deal with dairy allergies

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2015

Cow’s milk is the most common food allergy among babies and young children—2.5 percent of the population experience an adverse reaction, says the CDC.

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Marketing strategies for sustainable takeout containers

 By Katie Fanuko on Sep. 15, 2015

While some New York City restaurants railed against a ban on polystyrene packaging, which was recently overturned, Columbia University was years ahead of the game.

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How foodservice directors are changing lives and communities

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2015

With an integral role in the nutritional lives of students, employees, patients and seniors, FSDs are called upon to support, nurture and shape communities.

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School-lunch regs expected to be extended

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2015

The chairman of the Senate committee involved in reauthorizing the Child Nutrition Act announced yesterday that a key step in pushing through an updated bill has been delayed indefinitely.

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How to use lesser-known fish to cut costs

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2015

When one FSD places his seafood order for the week, the sales rep lets him know what's available at his price point. He labels it "Catch of the Week."

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How to prevent an oil spill

Sep. 15, 2015

When you open a can of oil, make a hole in the corner diagonally across from the open end using the heel of a knife. This tiny opening helps air flow.

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Color-coded meal delivery

Sep. 15, 2015

To make it easier to deliver meals to off-site charter schools and summer feeding locations, Pinellas County Schools uses colored tape to close the boxes.

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What makes a winning food truck strategy?

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2015

The booming food truck scene of the last decade has operators considering how the trend could work at their college campus, school or company.

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How to operate smoothly during renovations

By Simedar Jackson on Sep. 15, 2015

Operators who have taken the renovation plunge find that planning, communication and some improvisation are critical to keeping operations humming.

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10 ideas: How to get students to empty their trays

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2015

From crafting fun packaging to involving students in taste tests, K-12 operators share their best practices for reducing cost and food waste.

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