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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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To help during the pandemic, Bowling Green State University is sending food delivery robots beyond campus

 By FSD Staff on Apr. 28, 2020

Off-campus deliveries have included food drops for first responders.

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What's required for foodservice operations to reopen? That depends

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2020

The rules or recommendations for resuming dine-in service vary widely from state to state, if they exist at all. Here's a sampling, along with some of the few near-constants.

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How a hospital is providing for staff while preparing for crisis

By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 24, 2020

UC Irvine Medical Center is still “waiting for our surge,” but the dining team has found ways to step up service in the meantime.

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Tenn., Ga. set reopening standards for eateries

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 24, 2020

With dining rooms set to reopen in both states Monday, operators have been given new protocols for operating safely.

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Social media a cornerstone for dining teams in the era of social distancing

By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 23, 2020

Colleges are highlighting familiar faces and favorite recipes to keep students engaged with foodservice even after returning home.

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Grocery stores partner with restaurant chefs in COVID-19 outreach

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2020

Several supermarket chains are finding new roles for chefs amid the pandemic.

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What will foodservice operations look like once dining rooms reopen?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 21, 2020

Most states are still drafting the guidelines, but a few hints have emerged.

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States get guidelines for reopening dining rooms

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2020

The White House’s plan for restarting the economy calls for reactivating dine-in service in three phases, with safety checks ahead of each.

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School district launches virtual gardening club during COVID-19 pandemic

By FSD Staff on Apr. 20, 2020

Prescott Unified School District has begun offering at-home gardening tips and recipes for students and parents.

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SNA partners with United Fresh Produce to help schools expand produce options during pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 17, 2020

The organizations are helping schools get in contact with distributors and processors for produce that can be included in grab-and-go meals.

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