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Chef-curated salads triple salad bar sales at Minnesota hospital

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 13, 2023

Northfield Hospital’s Molly Lindberg has created close to 40 themed salads for customers.

Menu

The Big Apple goes plant-based

 By Amanda Baltazar on Feb. 10, 2023

New York City hospitals see success with making plant-based items the default choice on patient menus.

Operations

Cura Hospitality's Souper Bowl promotion helps keep winter doldrums away

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 10, 2023

Soup recipes went head-to-head in a competition held at Saint Vincent Hospital, part of the Allegheny Health Network.

Menu

College and healthcare chefs adapt menus to meet operational challenges

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 03, 2023

FSD’s Culinary Council members share how food costs, labor shortages and evolving consumer tastes are impacting what’s on the menu.

Operations

Food Lion pilots a food pharmacy

By Russell Redman on Feb. 02, 2023

The grocer has partnered with Novant Health to target consumers dealing with food insecurity and chronic health issues.

Menu

NYC Health + Hospitals puts plant-based dishes front and center for patients

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 11, 2023

The system’s public hospitals are now menuing plant-based items as the main option at dinner.

Technology & Equipment

Jamba's smoothie robot comes to hospitals

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 05, 2023

The first is open now at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, making it Jamba's eighth automated location.

Operations

Referral service A Place for Mom recognizes senior-living communities for foodservice excellence

Dec. 16, 2022

The Best Meals and Dining Award Winners of 2022 include Cura’s RosePointe Senior Living.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

A healthier menu for all—minus none of the flavor

By Julianne Pepitone on Dec. 15, 2022

At Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, menu items are built around sustainable and local ingredients, with a focus on reducing salt and fat.

Operations

C&U and healthcare operators put new spins on holiday celebrations

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2022

After two years of scaling back, winter holiday festivities are in full swing at foodservice venues.

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