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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.

Sustainability

Food and beverage businesses poised to fall short of industry goal to reduce carbon emissions, new research shows

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 24, 2022

A study by consultancy AlixPartners suggests commitments aren’t aggressive enough to meet a reduction objective set by the Science Based Target initiative.

Operations

Menu prices kept soaring in May

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2022

The Consumer Price Index for meals prepared outside the home topped the year-ago level by 7.4%, the highest jump in 41 years.

Operations

Pietro Satriano is no longer CEO of US Foods

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

Under pressure from a shareholder, the distribution giant said it will start hunting for Satriano's replacement.

Operations

Fast casual tackles supply chain issues, rising costs with staff recipe contest

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2022

Au Bon Pain's “Sandwich Madness” challenged team members to create new menu items using existing SKUs.

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