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Predicting the future of food trucks

 By Dana Moran on Jun. 08, 2016

Three noncommercial operators from across the country talk about the needs food trucks are filling on their campuses—and whether they will have staying power.

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Centerplate sues customer over contract termination

 By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 08, 2016

The foodservice manager says the cancellation caused “severe damage” to its reputation.

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The keys to a successful purchasing collective

By Dana Moran on Jun. 06, 2016

About 94% of college and university operators and 56% of senior living operators are buying at least some of their products locally, according to data from FoodService Director’s 2016 Foodservice Handbook. And they’re eager to share their strategies for helping others do the same.

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DC noncom FSDs face possible $15 wage

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2016

A vote could come as soon as today.

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4 out-of-the-box menu items inspired by the state fair

By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 06, 2016

Chain restaurants have taken a cue from carnivals this summer, churning out new iterations of fried-anything fare faster than a tilt-a-whirl. Here’s a sampling of the sort of concoctions that may also find a foothold in noncommercial ops.

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Scientists find an E.coli that resists usual kill temp

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2016

The germ wasn't killed by temperatures as high as 160 degrees.

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Whole Foods provides a twist on the convenience store

Jun. 06, 2016

The New Age supermarket giant has opened a new venture that's packed with ideas about how to deliver convenience without the baggage of a traditional c-store.

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5 ways to think like a restaurateur

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 02, 2016

FoodService Director's annual Taste the Trends tour of new Chicago restaurants revealed a number of stealable ideas that translate perfectly to noncommercial.

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What's 'health' worth to customers?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 01, 2016

Exclusive research from Technomic shows that consumers' demand for "cleaner," less-processed foods does not always translate into a willingness to spend more.

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Get more sustainability for your budget dollar

By Dana Moran on Jun. 01, 2016

Researchers from the Universities of Michigan and Minnesota released a case study that develops a cost-benefit analysis of sustainable products and manufacturing processes.

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