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An ethical company

 By Paul King on Apr. 19, 2010

Given all that has happened over the last two years, particularly in the financial services industry, “business ethics” would seem to have become an oxymoron.

Risky business

 Oct. 14, 2009

The Center for Science in the Public Interest has gained a reputation for taking controversial stances on foods Americans eat. CSPI has taken on fast food, fast casual and other restaurant chains for portion sizes, calories, fat content, sodium content—you name it.

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Tufts University contract moves Avendra to higher education

Feb. 15, 2009

Rockville, Md.-based Avendra has expanded its procurement services to its first higher education account, 8,500-student Tufts University in Medford, Mass.

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SNA: Participation up as economy falters

Jan. 15, 2009

Number of free- and reduced-priced meals increase, too.

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Milestones

Jan. 15, 2009

Who has been hired, retired and promoted.

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The New Cost of Doing Business

By Lindsey Ramsey on Jun. 17, 2008

Rising prices across the board force directors to think outside the cost box. Statistics alone almost don’t do justice to the current crisis in noncommercial foodservice. Food prices rose 4% la...

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Make the most of your seafood $$$

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 03, 2007

Sure, you want to source sustainably, offer top quality and variety and keep your food costs in line. These strategies can help.

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Ideation

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 03, 2007

Chefs flock to chicken, turkey and other birds for inventive, crowd-pleasing dishes.

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Demand is up, and so are prices

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2007

The USDA estimates that milk production will be up slightly to 183 billion pounds in 2007, but that is less than a 1 percent increase over 2006. Tighter supplies, coupled with strong demand and rising feed prices, are going to push up wholesale prices for most dairy products this year.

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Holding equipment

Feb. 02, 2007

Prepared foods, cook-chill and batch production raise holding units' profile.

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