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3 simple strategies K-12 operators should try to get buy-in from skeptical district leadership

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 29, 2024

K-12 foodservice directors shared their best practices on collaborating with district officials during a session at this year’s Annual National Conference.

Operations

Are all these national food holidays silly or are they seriously good for business?

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2024

There’s a day this summer to celebrate everything from chicken wings to ice cream, caviar, French fries, tequila and even Spam. Why the deluge?

Sustainability

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

The White House pledged to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

Workforce

California pushes through mandates for protecting indoor workers from excessive heat

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

At 82 degrees, foodservice operators will be required to provide back-of-house staffers with water, rest breaks and cool-down areas.

Operations

Congress is presented with a new plan for keeping food safe

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

Three prominent lawmakers have called for reworking the federal government's hodgepodge of a system for safeguarding the nation's food supply.

Operations

Patina Restaurant Group is getting back to the stand-alone restaurant game

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 24, 2024

The contract-management company has long been known for signature restaurants in cultural, sports and entertainment venues. Now, Patina is planning to launch a brasserie chain with worldwide potential.

Menu

Aramark launches new stadium fare midway through the baseball season

Jul. 24, 2024

Seven ballparks around the country are now offering new food and drink options to fans.

Operations

Massachusetts lawmakers approve universal free school meals for another year

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 23, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: New Hampshire governor signs farm-to-school pilot program bill into law.

Steal This Idea

Pizza-box sushi, Advocate Health’s kindness project, AI-generated mac ‘n cheese, baguettes for Olympic athletes and more

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jul. 23, 2024

Heart of Foodservice: We’re sharing some summer foodservice fun in this regular roundup of ideas to steal, new food trends, good deeds, new things to try, things that made us smile and more.

Operations

3 smart techniques to boost school breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 22, 2024

School nutrition operators shared how they’re getting kids interested in the morning meal during a session last week at the School Nutrition Association’s 2024 Annual National Conference in Boston.

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