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College and university

Sustainability

UMaine wants to teach kids about food waste

 By Reyna Estrada on Mar. 01, 2023

Researchers from the university's Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions will conduct waste audits at four elementary schools as part of a pilot.

Operations

Shipping container ice-cream concept proves popular at community college

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 01, 2023

Cones-n-Cups has generated sales 25% higher than expected since debuting at Hinds Community College last fall.

Menu

Plant-based proteins boost diversity on the menu

Sponsored content from our partner Proterra on Feb. 28, 2023

As college populations are more diverse than ever, so are dietary needs in the cafeteria. By offering plant-based options, operators can cater to all those dietary needs with one easy-to-prepare ingredient.

Operations

6 trends currently shaping college dining

By FSD Staff on Feb. 24, 2023

From labor-saving tech to cuisine with authenticity, here’s what’s top of mind in college foodservice.

Operations

SAGE Dining's latest campaign looks to improve students' relationship with food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2023

The All Foods Fit campaign will emphasize that there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” foods and will spotlight five components of why we eat.

Operations

Aramark launching Emerging Leaders program for HBCU students

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 17, 2023

Fifteen students from historically Black colleges and universities will embark on a two-day immersion at Aramark’s headquarters.

Technology & Equipment

Texas State adds new autonomous checkout machines

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 17, 2023

Chartwells Higher Ed, which runs foodservice at the university, has implemented machines from tech company Mashgin.

Topics

How UNCG's 'dining takeover' gives dietetic interns hands-on foodservice experience

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 13, 2023

Interns at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro took turns working as supervisors at the university’s dining hall.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

Meeting students where they are, with the foods they want

By Julianne Pepitone on Feb. 10, 2023

Inclusivity, convenience and choice are at the heart of the University of Nebraska's foodservice program.

Operations

Montana State dining team to host International Food Bazaar

By FSD Staff on Feb. 08, 2023

MSU chefs are collaborating with international students to prepare dishes from those students’ home countries.

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