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Cutting cost

 Jul. 08, 2014

Review inventory and attach a point value to all unused ingredients. Award team members for incorporating [the unused] ingredients into their dishes and stations.

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Illinois State University changes dining policies

 Jul. 07, 2014

Starting this fall, Illinois State University students will notice a few big changes from Campus Dining Services.

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The Big Idea 2014: BYO burrito concept

Jul. 07, 2014

Earlier this year we piloted a build-your-own-burrito concept called Chef Doug’s Burrito. Doug is for Douglas County. We launched it at Thunder Ridge High School and then moved it onto another school.

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Free lunch in Chicago Public Schools starts this fall

Jul. 07, 2014

Under a relatively new program called the Community Eligibility Option (CEO) all school meals will be free starting in September 2014, the district confirmed to WBEZ Thursday.

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The Big Idea 2014

By FSD Staff on Jul. 07, 2014

This month we present our fourth annual list of 10 ideas to provide a jump-start for innovation in your operation.

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Five insights from FARE

By Becky Schilling on Jun. 26, 2014

From creative advertising to allergen labeling, get the lowdown from the 2014 FARE conference.

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Schools face nutrition and financial crunch

Jun. 19, 2014

Federal meal regulations are providing consistent challenges for school meal programs.

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New healthcare model to impact foodservice

By Paul King on Jun. 16, 2014

A new model for hospitals is being created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact will be felt by patients, staff and visitors, even in foodservice.

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2014 Silver Plate: Lisette Coston

By Paul King on Jun. 10, 2014

After a brief hiatus, Coston returned to her old job, where her role has grown.

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Food costs makng it difficult to serve healthy food in schools

Jun. 06, 2014

The White House waded into in the middle of a Congressional food fight over how to regulate school lunch.

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