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What's in store for Earth Day 2024 in on-site foodservice

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 18, 2024

Earth Day 2024 is quickly approaching. Here’s a look at how the on-site industry is celebrating.

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Versatile plant-based options at college and university foodservice are on the rise

Sponsored content from our partner Impossible Foods on Apr. 05, 2024

For operators looking to expand the plant-based menu options, choosing versatile products that can be used in familiar dishes is the winning choice.

Operations

NYC Health celebrates milestone of serving over 1.2 million plant-based meals

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 19, 2024

During the first full calendar year of the health system’s plant-based meals program, it saw a 36% reduction in carbon emissions and a cost savings of 59 cents per meal.

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Sodexo doubles down on plant-based offerings at college campuses

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 15, 2024

The foodservice provider’s DefaultVeg initiative is launching at nearly 400 college campuses.

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Kent State University doubles its plant-based commitment

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 27, 2024

The university has set a goal to have 30% of its meals be plant-based in both residential and retail operations by 2026.

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ISS Guckenheimer debuts new plant-forward dishes in honor of World Pulses Day

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 09, 2024

The five new menu pulse-centric menu items will be offered at the foodservice provider’s corporate sites.

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Boost menu appeal by expanding plant-based options

Sponsored content from our partner Impossible Foods on Dec. 19, 2023

As more consumers show interest in plant-based foods, foodservice operators are wise to include plant-based versions of diner favorites, such as hot dogs.

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University of North Texas’ carrot gnocchi takes local procurement to the next level

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 18, 2023

Locally Sourced: Carrots sourced from the school’s hydroponic freight farm are utilized three different ways in the dish.

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UC Berkeley commits to having 50% of its entrees be plant-based by 2027

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 12, 2023

The school is partnering with the Humane Society of the United States to help them reach their goal.

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Ditching vegan and plant-based labeling may make food more appealing, study suggests

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 12, 2023

A new study revealed that participants were more likely to choose a food gift basket that didn’t contain meat and dairy when it was described as healthy and sustainable as opposed to vegan.

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