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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.

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.

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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.

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