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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.

Menu

The state of K-12 foodservice: Expanding student palates

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2022

School FSDs are finding inspiration in global cuisine, trendy foods and plant-forward dishes.

Operations

The state of K-12 foodservice: Uncertainty ahead

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2022

Though the Keep Kids Fed Act brings some relief, operators consider how best to navigate a world without pandemic waivers, including raising prices and encouraging families to fill out needed paperwork.

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.

Menu

Operators look for spicy substitutes amid Sriracha shortage

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 15, 2022

A crop failure in Mexico has created the latest supply crisis for chefs and hot sauce-seeking customers.

Sustainability

US Foods aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by a third

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 07, 2022

The distributor said it would reduce emissions by decreasing the number of miles driven and using new vehicle technology.

Sustainability

Foodservice operations in California may have to pitch in on packaging cleanup costs

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2022

Landmark legislation enacted last week puts a tax on manufacturers, with an expectation that they will pass along the cost.

Operations

USDA to give school nutrition programs close to $1B in procurement aid

By FSD Staff on Jul. 01, 2022

The funding aims to help school districts purchase American-grown products.

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