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Eurest updates its uniforms with an eye toward inclusivity

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 08, 2024

The Compass-owned workplace foodservice provider expanded its partnership with woman-owned Newchef Fashion on a line of reimagined chef coats, aprons and more.

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Participation in summer nutrition programs keeps falling

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 07, 2024

A new report by FRAC shows the number of children participating in summer nutrition programs on an average day in July 2023 has fallen compared to previous years.

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Common Ground Farm's BackPack Program goes the extra mile

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 05, 2024

With expanded funding and identification of more students in need by social workers in the Beacon, N.Y. school district, the program now reaches more families throughout the year, including the summer.

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Braille menus make National Federation of the Blind feel welcome at Orange Co. Convention Center

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Aug. 05, 2024

The Sodexo Live! team in Orlando showed forethought, caring and true hospitality at the annual gathering by having braille and large-print menus made, along with other inclusive moves.

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Interactive foraging wall, healthcare leadership secret unlocked, cool K-12 cuke promo and more

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Aug. 01, 2024

Heart of Foodservice is a recurring series with a heart of gold in which we check out fun culinary trends, ideas to steal, things that make us smile and attitude shifts as they happen.

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Federal bill aims to increase healthcare access for contracted school nutrition employees

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 30, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Massachusetts and Delaware increase universal school meal access this fall.

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Aramark joins forces with celebrity chef Daniel Boulud on high-end catering company

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 30, 2024

Cuisine Boulud New York will operate out of a new kitchen in Manhattan, focusing on corporate catering, special events and more.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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