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FoodService Director is working to track the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry. See below for the latest updates, and to connect with other operators during this time, join the private Facebook group Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry.

Sustainability

Packaging remains a hurdle as operators plan for the future

 By Amanda Baltazar on Apr. 27, 2021

COVID slowed down many teams’ sustainability efforts, and for some, a clear solution remains under wraps.

Operations

CDC releases new COVID-19 guidance for senior-living residents

 By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 27, 2021

Per the updated guidelines, vaccinated residents can resume dining in groups without masks or social distancing.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

How a school district nearly doubled meal participation during the pandemic

By Julianne Pepitone on Apr. 21, 2021

Director of Food Services Judi Reynolds shares how switching to bulk meal service was "a huge win-win" for her team.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

Fostering a ‘sense of wonder’ through foodservice

By Julianne Pepitone on Apr. 12, 2021

The nutrition team at Fallbrook Union High School District has been working to pique students’ dining curiosity, even amid the pandemic.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

What a school district learned when switching to bulk meal service

By Julianne Pepitone on Apr. 12, 2021

Think offering items in bulk isn’t for your operation? You may want to reconsider.

Operations

What will become of the salad bar?

By Amanda Baltazar on Apr. 09, 2021

With self-serve foods scrapped early in the pandemic, many doubt the cafeteria staple will make a total comeback.

Operations

Almost 80% of school staff have received first dose of COVID vaccine, CDC says

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 07, 2021

Over 2 million Pre-K-12 teachers, school staff and childcare workers were vaccinated through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program during March.

Operations

Consumers plan to stick to most of their pandemic dining habits for the near future

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2021

Even as vaccinations rise and restrictions fall, diners are not changing their behavior so fast.

Operations

ISS Guckenheimer creates new foodservice model for the hybrid workplace

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 31, 2021

The B&I provider launches Flexible Food Solutions to feed workers wherever they are.

Operations

CDC chief warns there could be another COVID surge if states don't slow reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2021

Rochelle Walensky's emotional alert comes as foodservice operations report strengthening sales under loosened restrictions.

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