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U. of Buffalo to try a “Hunger Games”-themed service

Staff will dress in “Hunger Games” costumes. Special effects will reflect the setting of the movie series. A green screen with the movie background will be set up for guests to “step into” the movie.

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Golden Living director of hospitality and Oklahoma State University supervisor win MenuDirections 2015 Culinary Competition

It was a decision that brought the duo recognition at Monday night’s MenuDirections 2015 awards ceremony in Memphis, Tenn., which is part of FoodService Director magazine’s annual conference geared towards foodservice operators and suppliers.

The four noncommercial honorees are Julie Jones, Mary Hill, Ed Sirhal and Nona Golledge.

The director of dining services at Kansas University has distinguished herself by giving students an extensive choice of new and renovated dining options.

A group of University of Houston students wants to start a "Campus Kitchen" to recycle leftover food from campus restaurants for families in need in the nearby Third Ward.

Volunteers joined with the school foodservice professionals in Tennessee to feed the children who depend on school breakfasts and lunches.

Although the top trends come from the restaurant side of the business, Gerry Ludwig was quick to point out implications for the noncommercial sector.

Chico State is tracking supplies back to their farm origins to comply with the state university system’s new sustainability standards.

Researchers want to see how much power Ohio University can generate by recovering methane gas from food and landscaping waste.

The nutrition specialist at two Colorado hospitals was recognized for her menu and retail innovations.

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