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Food prices expected to keep climbing this year

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects commodity costs to continue increasing this year, sending menu prices skyward.

Technology & Equipment

US Foods launches tech solutions program for healthcare and senior-living operators

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2022

The VITALS program provides tools to improve operational efficiency, manage labor, increase revenues, and enhance patient and resident satisfaction.

Operations

How beef prices have been trending in 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 31, 2021

After nearly a year of unpredictable supply and erratic costs, what can operators expect now?

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

Vanderbilt University students can now donate side dishes year-round

By FSD Staff on Sep. 05, 2019

An expanded program through the dining department will help students give back to the community.

Workforce

4 tips for lowering labor costs

Sponsored content from our partner CBORD on Feb. 05, 2019

Here are several tactics operators can use to help to minimize and mitigate labor costs without sacrificing safety, food quality or customer service.

5 ways communities are helping reduce school lunch debt

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 07, 2018

Local residents are making sure students have better access to a hot lunch.

Operations

How to build a healthy relationship with contractors

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 23, 2018

The University of Illinois and its contractors use a combination of open communication, trust and engagement to keep renovations on schedule.

Operations

Montana State University shows off new $18.2M dining hall

By FSD Staff on Aug. 21, 2018

The school’s Rendezvous Dining Pavilion recently hosted a grand opening.

Workforce

Short on labor, are foodservice operators being forced to cut hours?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 05, 2018

Reports are surfacing of restaurants trimming operating hours because they don’t have enough workers to stay open, but FSDs say that option isn’t feasible for them.

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