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Dining program gets students cooking with new teaching kitchen

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 25, 2022

The new teaching kitchen at Rutgers University at Camden provides cooking classes for students and also allows them to create their own meals when class isn’t in session.

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Study finds young adults experiencing food insecurity are prone to binge eating when food is available

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 21, 2022

The study supports the “feast or famine” cycle hypothesis.

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6 marketing ideas for the month of November

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 21, 2022

With Thanksgiving right around the corner and a variety of fun food holidays on their way, November is the perfect time to highlight unique menu offerings. From World Vegan Day to International Education Week, here are six marketing opportunities in the weeks ahead.

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Members of Congress write letter to Agriculture Secretary asking for soy milk to be offered in school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 21, 2022

The letter argues that requiring milk in school meals places an unfair burden on minority students, who are more likely to be lactose intolerant.

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Anthem Blue Cross and partners launch food-as-medicine programs at 3 Los Angeles schools

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 20, 2022

The programs will provide food distribution events and host hands-on learning opportunities, such as cooking demonstrations.

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LAUSD cafeteria staff picket for better wages

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 20, 2022

The employees are represented by SEIU Local 99, which has been in contract negotiations with the district for months.

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Finding 'that sweet spot': Making adjustments as expectations shift

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 20, 2022

Operators in healthcare and higher ed underscore the need to be nimble.

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How to win diners’ trust—or win it back

By Julianne Pepitone on Oct. 18, 2022

A commitment to training, transparency and taking responsibility helped Kent State's dining team address headwinds while going self-op.

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School district invites Top Chef contestant to prepare and serve meals to students

By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2022

Chef Tu David Phu worked with nutrition staff to prepare a variety of Vietnamese and Korean dishes.

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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.

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