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Supply chain challenges, lower participation were fixtures among school meal programs in the fall

 By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 06, 2022

A new study by the National Center for Education Statistics analyzes data collected from public schools in October.

Operations

U.S. Senate votes to avoid a rail strike

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2022

The move will spare foodservice from what industry leaders warned would be a disastrous supply situation.

Workforce

Foodservice calls on Congress to avert a rail strike

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2022

If railroad workers should walk out, the pipeline for about 30% of the nation’s packaged food supplies would be disrupted, per the Consumer Brands Association.

People

US Foods names former Performance chief Dave Flitman CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2022

Flitman, who left the distributor's arch-rival in 2018, will assume the top job next month.

Foodservice Operation of the Month

At Bowdoin College, local sourcing and scratch cooking are baked into the ethos

By Julianne Pepitone on Nov. 21, 2022

Up to 40% of the ingredients Bowdoin uses are sourced nearby, and students play a vital role in these local relationships, the team says.

Operations

The state of healthcare foodservice: A community of care

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 16, 2022

Leveraging their networks of suppliers and local partners has been key for many operators as supply chain challenges persist.

Operations

Wholesale food costs start climbing again

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2022

The Producer Price Index for ready-to-sell food rose 1.2% after easing in August, driven by higher charges for transportation and warehousing.

Sustainability

With reusable container programs, foodservice operators hit successes and snags

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 23, 2022

Reusables programs bring both upsides and obstacles as sustainability efforts are renewed post-pandemic.

Operations

Foodservice spots in New England are spared a big supply-chain hit

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2022

Pork supplies were expected to fall steeply on Aug. 15 because of new farming regulations. But the rules were delayed due to an unusual agreement between industry and government.

Operations

The state of K-12 foodservice: Success through local partnerships

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2022

Community partnerships plus creative thinking help ease supply chain woes and food waste.

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