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coronavirus

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.

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New twists on takeout emerge

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 06, 2020

After five months of to-go meals, restaurants are trying to tempt consumers with creative menu items and packaging.

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What happens to outdoor dining when it gets colder?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 05, 2020

Eateries that pivoted to outside operations amid COVID-19 are wrestling with how to keep things rolling through cold, snow and more.

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Chicago Public Schools to begin school year remotely

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 05, 2020

Grab-and-go meals will still be offered to students.

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Healthcare operations lean on ‘car hop’ service to get meals safely to visitors, guests

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 05, 2020

Two teams managed by Cura Hospitality are bringing the cafeteria to the parking lot.

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How Sodexo is approaching dining events on campus this fall

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 04, 2020

College foodservice teams across the country are preparing for a semester unlike any other.

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Bill introduced to provide all K-12 students with free meals this school year

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 30, 2020

The Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act would temporarily grant universal free meals to all students.

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Foodservice's latest pandemic headache: Too few coins

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 30, 2020

Some operators have resorted to bribing customers for coins or encouraging employees to bring in spare change from home.

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Kentucky tightens foodservice restrictions, while Utah green lights buffets

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2020

The moves are part of a recent spate of new government actions aimed at restaurant guests, employees and operators.

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A senior-living chef takes it outside

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 28, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions motivated Jeffrey Boggie to think outside the dining rooms of Windy Hill Village.

Technology & Equipment

QR codes are seeing a comeback

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 27, 2020

Foodservice operations are quickly realizing that the codes offer an easy touchless ordering option amid the coronavirus.

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