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6 ideas to increase holiday catering orders

 By Jill Failla on Nov. 30, 2016

With the holidays swiftly approaching, many operators are eyeing catering sales as a spot for growth. 

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Adding creative drinks to holiday catering

 By FSD Staff on Nov. 15, 2016

Question:How are you adding creative drinks to your catering menu this holiday season?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilOne of the great things about our ability to work in some fun beverages, both a...

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5 catering trends for 2017

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2016

Here are five catering trends to take note of for 2017 from the minds of members of FoodService Director's Chefs' Council. Read on for catering inspiration.

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2017 trend: Catering to current tastes

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2016

While items such as sandwiches, barbecue and buffets still are popular, chefs continue to experiment with new menu items and concepts as catering competition heats up. 

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12 ideas swiped from other foodservice fields

By FSD Staff on Aug. 09, 2016

It’s no secret the four main food channels—restaurants, supermarkets, on-site foodservice facilities and c-stores—are looking more alike by the day. But there are still ideas unique to each for bolstering traffic and sales. Here, we present 12 tactics that could translate from one sector to the next.

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8 ways to boost catering business

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 27, 2016

Catering racked up $52.3 billion in 2015, and 64% of off-premise dollars were spent at restaurants, according to Technomic’s Catering Insights Report. Here's how to get a bigger chunk of those catering dollars.

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6 growth opportunities for C&U operators

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 21, 2016

College and university operators have their own unique strengths and challenges. But there are some shared views across segments. Here, you'll find a snapshot of the business-building opportunities—for C&U operators in particular—from our recent State of the Industry survey.

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FDA unveils menu-labeling enforcement start, final requirements

By Alaina Lancaster on May 04, 2016

The agency set a date and spelled out the once-vague guidelines.

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Freeze bowls for a dramatic presentation

Apr. 04, 2016

Plymouth State University Catering Director Colleen Brewer created ice bowls for a creative event to help showcase an extravagant salad bar.

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6 lessons from MenuDirections

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 29, 2016

FoodService Director’s annual immersion in culinary trends, the MenuDirections conference, opened Sunday with a look at delivering health, sustainability and excitement. Here are some of the highlights.

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