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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

Operating a food pantry during a pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2020

The University of Michigan’s Maize and Blue Cupboard has managed to keep students with food insecurity safely fed amid COVID-19.

Operations

How food halls will find their groove again

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2020

What will become of one of the industry’s biggest pre-pandemic trends?

Operations

Fall semester will bring a major shift to college dining programs

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2020

Campuses are changing up foodservice around COVID-19 restrictions.

Menu

Brethren Village Retirement Community engages residents with takeout and delivery innovations

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 19, 2020

When COVID-19 forced the foodservice team to make some changes, they quickly created experiences that could rival dining in.

Sustainability

What’s the state of sustainability amid COVID-19?

By FSD Staff on Jun. 19, 2020

Has the coronavirus thrown a wrench in foodservice operators’ earth-friendly efforts?

Operations

5 silver linings from this week: June 19 edition

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 19, 2020

Operators are continuing to step up to reduce hunger in their communities.

Operations

14 quick tips for better foodservice hygiene

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 19, 2020

Cleaning routines are more important than ever as dining rooms reopen across the industry.

Menu

Recipe report: Prepped for takeout

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 18, 2020

Carryout and delivery surged during the pandemic, and most operators plan to continue these options once they reopen. One lesson learned: Certain menu items travel better than others.

Operations

Beef and seafood prices skyrocket

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 18, 2020

As they reopen, foodservice concepts are getting slammed by the high cost of proteins. Is relief in sight?

Operations

How 5 states suggest school nutrition teams serve kids in the fall

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 17, 2020

Some states have begun releasing guidelines for keeping students safe and fed during the upcoming school year.

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