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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.

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10 stats that reflect the state of foodservice amid COVID-19

 By FSD Staff on May 21, 2020

As signs of recovery start to emerge, so does a clearer picture of the virus’ toll on the foodservice business.

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What should K-12 operators be doing now to prepare for the fall?

 By Benita Gingerella on May 20, 2020

Dr. Katie Wilson of the Urban School Food Alliance shares how the nonprofit is working to help its districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Food distributors are facing major changes

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2020

As foodservice operations struggle, distributors confront challenges of their own.

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Making the most of takeout and delivery

By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2020

COVID-19 has forced operators to focus on meals to go.

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Cashierless on campus

By Kelsey Squire on May 18, 2020

As foodservice operations go contact-free to reduce the spread of coronavirus, here’s a look at two cashierless concepts that were seeing success before the pandemic hit.

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Survey reveals financial complications from COVID-19 a top concern for school nutrition operators

By Benita Gingerella on May 18, 2020

Over two-thirds of respondents anticipate a loss for their programs this school year.

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5 silver linings from this week: May 15 edition

By Benita Gingerella on May 15, 2020

Operators continue to make sure those in their communities stay happy and fed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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USDA extends school nutrition waivers through summer

By Benita Gingerella on May 15, 2020

The noncongregate feeding waiver, meal times waiver and parent pickup waiver have all been extended to the end of August.

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Bill introduced to provide financial relief to school nutrition programs

By Benita Gingerella on May 14, 2020

If passed, the Heroes Act would provide $3 billion in emergency funding.

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Healthy menu items are trending up in response to the pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on May 14, 2020

After an initial push for comfort foods, consumers are now looking to promote wellness.

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