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Big organizations think big-picture about hunger

 By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2017

The SNA and its philanthropic sibling are taking initiative with one clear goal to get operators to be equipped to make sure that kids’ nutritional needs are met.

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Make water work: Pair aquaponics produce with education

 Aug. 17, 2017

We partnered with a student group interested in aquaponics to build a recirculating fish tank and lettuce growing operation in our Oval Dining Center.

People

Big names, small ops

By Amy McKeever on Jul. 24, 2017

Here’s how to bring a national brand to your space. While many operators are developing their own in-house brands, sometimes nothing but the big names will do.

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Using food to forge a connection

Jul. 19, 2017

Try this idea from Chesapeake Public Schools to invite local famers and other agricultural workers to discuss potential partnerships and procurement opportunities.

Operations

What an Amazon-Whole Foods combo could mean for foodservice

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2017

Competition for share of stomach is stepping up.

Operations

Winsight acquires Grocery Headquarters

By FSD Staff on Jun. 01, 2017

FoodService Director’s parent company looks to reinvent the grocery publication.

Operations

Foodservice: New is easy—right is hard

By Bill Anderson on May 15, 2017

Every foodservice operator wants to offer more contemporary items in order to please their customer base and keep chefs challenged and engaged. But finding that just-right item takes work.

3 steps for working with an outside chef

By Amy McKeever on Apr. 14, 2017

Sometimes it pays to find a local chef partner who can lend some expertise to a special project. But the trick is in finding the right person—and knowing how it will affect your operations.

Operations

Compass teams up with Jose Andres

By FSD Staff on Apr. 14, 2017

The vendor and chef will collaborate at such venues as stadiums and college campuses.

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Partner with aspiring farmers

Mar. 13, 2017

For the last three years, School District of Holmen has hosted an event called Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner, in cooperation with the Future Farmers of America.

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