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‘Downsize food portions,’ say consumers

The pandemic has changed the amounts Americans want to eat, finds a new study from Georgetown University.

Operations

6 marketing ideas for the month of February

With Valentine’s Day and other food-centric holidays around the corner, February is the perfect time to showcase indulgent items. From National Pizza Day to Super Bowl Sunday—here are six marketing opportunities in the coming weeks.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

Why Dallas ISD isn’t afraid to try new things

While embracing a return to pre-COVID fundamentals, the school district forged ahead with brand-new initiatives like piloting shelf-stable milk.

Recent Stories

Chartwells Higher Ed brings back Delight-Ful event

Billy D’s Fried Chicken opens unit at Wake Forest University

'Plant Centric' engages diners with inventive menus and interactive tastings

UMass Dining teams up with suppliers to debut plant-based incubator program

College and healthcare chefs adapt menus to meet operational challenges

Inside FSD

What's eating school lunch programs

Healthcare dining rises to the challenge

College dining weighs what's next

10 innovative college eateries

Recent Stories

Operations

What does the future of foodservice look like?

Panelists at the National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers' 2023 conference provided some insights.

Operations

Added sugar limits, less sodium and fewer flavored milks: Here's how the USDA's School Nutrition Standards could be changing

The public will be able to comment on the department's proposed updates starting next week.

Workforce

Can servers be required to deep clean the kitchen?

Many foodservice operations have a weekly all-hands deep clean, at least in the back of house, a practice our Advice Guy highly recommends.

Workforce

5 ways to meet the needs of modern workers

How operators can address the changing workforce was a top topic at the National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers’ 2023 conference.

Operations

Federal bill that would require schools to offer flavored milk is reintroduced

The Protecting School Milk Choices Act would require school nutrition programs to offer at least one flavored milk option daily.

Operations

Americans say they're ordering delivery less often

Consumers say inflation is causing them to cut back, according to a survey by Personal Capital. But other measures show demand hasn't wavered.

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Operations

Food Lion pilots a food pharmacy

The grocer has partnered with Novant Health to target consumers dealing with food insecurity and chronic health issues.

Menu

Recipe report: Sweet treats for Valentine’s Day

Desserts are always welcome around Valentine’s Day. To make this Feb. 14 a sweeter one for diners, add one or more of these treats to the menu.

Menu

How Chef Ron Yan took Parcelle's from popup to brick-and-mortar restaurant

The New York City wine bar attracts a young crowd to sip, snack and stay for dinner, thanks to an inventive menu.