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The Big Picture: Are food trucks the wheel deal?

 Jan. 02, 2015

Food trucks have been slow to catch on in non-commercial foodservice, according to The Big Picture research.

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The Big Picture: Employees - Who are they?

 Dec. 31, 2014

According to The Big Picture research, women continue to make up the majority of employees in all market segments.

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Texas considers EpiPen mandate for schools

Dec. 31, 2014

The death of a Corpus Christi middle school football player has prompted the introduction of a state bill requiring that EpiPens be stocked in all public and charter schools.

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The Big Picture: Construction and renovation

Dec. 30, 2014

The majority of operators said they are planning to renovate at least part of one or more of their dining facilities in the next two years.

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Mass. school district considers cap on lunch debts

Dec. 30, 2014

Limits to students borrowing lunch funds were discussed by the Acushnet School Committee along with other policy issues and updates on Dec. 16.

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Salad bars come to Detroit schools

Dec. 29, 2014

The introduction of a salad bar at Bates Academy is part of an ongoing effort by Detroit Public Schools to revamp the district's breakfast and lunch menus to increase student access to nutritious food.

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Los Angeles votes against GMOs? Not so fast

Dec. 29, 2014

Three days before Los Angeles lawmakers voted on a proposal to ban genetically modified crops, the world's largest biotechnology trade group hired three top City Hall lobbyists to stop it.

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California set to implement food-allergy law

Dec. 29, 2014

A growing national consciousness on the dangers of food allergies is reflected in a new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1, recommending schools keep vital medication on hand to prevent student deaths.

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Readers' picks 2014

Dec. 23, 2014

FoodService Director has compiled a list of the top 10 stories of 2014, chosen by you, the readers.

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The Big Picture: The right staff, baby

Dec. 22, 2014

Motivating employees is perhaps the major challenge facing operators today, according to The Big Picture.

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