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Tune into FoodService Director’s two podcasts: Dig In and Menu Feed. While Dig In offers an in-depth look at several topics impacting noncommercial foodservice, Menu Feed focuses squarely on all things culinary and is produced in collaboration with FSD’s sister magazine Restaurant Business.

Listeners will hear from industry experts, Winsight editors and operators themselves on issues ranging from the future of delivery to flavor trends to food insecurity. Both podcasts will incorporate data and analysis powered by FSD’s research partner,Technomic.

Menu

What's up next for Lettuce Entertain You?

Hear insights from Chef Partner John Chiakulas on tapping into menu trends and diners’ evolving demands while retaining a laser focus on taste and service.

Menu

What makes a winning LTO?

Lauren Hallow, manager of consumer insights for Technomic, shares strategies for creating successful limited-time offers on this episode of “Menu Feed.”

Menu

How Fairgrounds is making bold moves with its cafe menu

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2019

Founder Michael Schultz tells “Menu Feed” how the expanding all-day chain is setting itself apart in a competitive segment.

Sustainability

How Compass Group aims to halve its food waste by 2030

Jul. 25, 2019

On this week’s episode of “Dig In,” representatives from the foodservice company share how it’s making waste reduction a “top priority.”

Menu

Inside snacking and other top menu trends

Jul. 12, 2019

In the first episode of "Menu Feed," Senior Editor Patricia Cobe chats with Jeff Hanak, vice president of culinary for Chili’s Grill & Bar, and Jay Miller, director of product development and corporate chef for Firehouse Subs.

Menu

Flavors at the menu forefront

Jun. 13, 2019

Hear experts talk about chocolate hummus, Levantine cuisine and whether cauliflower remains a menu powerhouse.

Operations

Restaurant trends to keep an eye on

May 10, 2019

In this week’s episode of “Dig In,” members of the FSD staff discuss how current trends in menu, food packaging, staff engagement and more are making waves across foodservice.

Operations

How operators are fighting against food insecurity

Apr. 12, 2019

On this week’s episode of “Dig In,” learn how a healthcare system, school district and college dining program are addressing food insecurity within the communities they serve.

Menu

Creating a culturally conscious cuisine

Mar. 28, 2019

Senior Editor Pat Cobe talks to chef Njathi Kabui about sustainability, his concept of “Afro-futuristic conscious cuisine” and what he’s growing in his backyard.

More takeaways from MenuDirections 2019

By FSD Staff on Mar. 15, 2019

On the latest episode of “Dig In,” members of FoodService Director’s editorial team share what they learned and what they ate during the recent MenuDirections conference in Atlanta.

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