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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.

Operations

Dallas Cowboys debut remote cooking series

By FSD Staff on Oct. 09, 2020

Chefs will help fans learn how to recreate their favorite concession items at home.

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USDA extends summer meal waivers for entire 2020-21 school year

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 09, 2020

The waivers allow schools to serve any child 18 and under for free through June 30.

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DoorDash launches new service for corporate meals

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 09, 2020

DoorDash for Work will allow organizations to offer meal benefits for employees.

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Hospital transforms salad bar into fall pop-up market

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 09, 2020

Staff and guests can purchase locally grown fall produce, fresh apple cider and more.

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Senior-living community’s new bistro to deliver alcohol, pub fare to residents

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 07, 2020

The Breckenridge Bistro and Pub at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village will offer comfort food with a healthy twist.

Operations

CDC says 6-foot rule could be undercut by newly cited coronavirus risk

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2020

The agency has added airborne contamination as an indoor danger, though a lesser one.

Menu

Recipe report: Packed for portability

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2020

With coronavirus restrictions still in place, portable foods continue to be in high demand at schools, colleges, healthcare operations and office buildings. These five recipes lend themselves well to grab and go, takeout and delivery.

Menu

How restaurant chefs powered menu R&D forward during the pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2020

Though test kitchens shut down for a while, menu development didn’t stop. It just proceeded a little differently.

Operations

District converts annual farm-to-school community dinner into virtual event

By FSD Staff on Oct. 05, 2020

Guests can preorder dinner and then pick it up to enjoy at home.

Operations

Here’s how 3 K-12 operators are feeding kids during the first few weeks of school

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 02, 2020

FSDs share new challenges, goals and what they’ve gleaned so far.

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