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Foodservice Operation of the Month

Microsoft’s latest food hall takes a sustainability leap

 By Amanda Baltazar on Jul. 07, 2022

More than 1,000 meals a day are prepared at One Esterra using only electric kitchen equipment.

Sustainability

Harvard researchers develop food packaging that could reduce waste while boosting food safety

 By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 05, 2022

The packaging system is biodegradable and uses techniques based on battlefield medicine.

Operations

How rising costs and tech innovation could impact culinary schools

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 27, 2022

Attendees of a yearly gathering of foodservice educators saw how industry changes might trickle down to their curriculums.

Operations

Florida Blue changes up cafe service to a fast-casual restaurant model

By Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2022

The new setup better accommodates employees’ more flexible work schedules, the labor shortage and purchasing.

Sustainability

Earth Day events focus on climate change, waste

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 21, 2022

Operators plan special menus, cookbooks, scavenger hunts and more to encourage guests to take action.

Menu

Recipe report: Earth-friendly dishes

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 21, 2022

These five eco-friendly recipes pay tribute to Earth Month without putting a strain on the kitchen.

Sustainability

Delaware North debuts ‘Seeds for Sustainability’ campaign in recognition of Earth Month

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2022

During April, guests will receive eco-friendly drink coasters to take home and plant.

Menu

University of Vermont holds a Future 50 Foods dinner to promote sustainability and nutrition

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 23, 2022

The Sodexo dining team on campus planned and prepared a multi-course meal with Future 50 ingredients.

Technology & Equipment

Department of Defense plans to install robot chefs at military bases

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2022

The agency is purchasing 10 robots to help reduce food waste and support staffing at dining facilities.

Operations

Compass upgrades tool to tackle food waste

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 05, 2022

Waste Not 2.0 helps dining teams identify and reduce waste in the kitchen.

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