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NY school districts receive grant for buying local

Through the grant, the districts have hired a farm to school team, implemented a farm to school menu day and purchased fruit sectioners so students can slice their own fruit.

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College serves dogfish in dining halls

Chefs say menuing the lesser-used fish is a cost-effective way to support local fisheries.

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5 offbeat pork and beef cuts diners crave

By Jill Failla on Jan. 31, 2017

Diners show willingness to eat a variety of less-common cuts, according to new Technomic research.

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District digs into local lunches

By FSD Staff on Jan. 27, 2017

A new program aims to expose students to more local items and give them nutritious choices.

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Local look: Baked-in savings

Jan. 17, 2017

The food and nutrition team at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison outsources baked goods to a local shop that hires the formerly incarcerated.

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Adding coffee service without losing space

By Lisa Arnett on Jan. 17, 2017

Here’s a look at how two operators added coffee service with relatively small footprints—with one decidedly futuristic, and the other low-tech but nimble.

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Hospital hosts monthly farm-to-fork meal

By FSD Staff on Dec. 14, 2016

The meals aim to improve health and nutrition among hospital staff, patients and guests.

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3 qualities to look for when vendor shopping

By Lisa Arnett on Nov. 15, 2016

The old adage says to choose your friends wisely. The same wisdom is needed when choosing a new vendor. Operators share the top three qualities they look for.

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NYC schools debut 100% local burger

By FSD Staff on Sep. 23, 2016

The schools expect to serve as many as 500,000 of the burgers each day they’re offered.

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The ins and outs of forming a purchasing collective

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

Purchasing more local, sustainable products is a priority for operators nationwide—but it’s not always feasible. That's where purchasing collectives come in.