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Watch out Google, a Maine business is stepping up its cafeteria game

Google’s not the only one catering to workers. From brick-oven pizza to made-to-order sushi, diagnostic technology lab Idexx retains its employees and boosts their productivity by keeping them well-fed.

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Working employee wellness

According to The Big Picture, more than 75% of foodservice programs across all market segments have employee wellness programs in place in their companies or institutions.

Executive Chef Jason Hosoi, once the personal chef for L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant, will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen at Oakmont of Whittier, where residents receive three meals a day and unlimited snacks.

Will the importance to potential star recruits put pressure on FSDs to deliver better fare?

Police say the foodservice contractor was conned into giving concessions to a group that was far from a legitimate non-profit.

“Street Eatz” plays on the food truck craze while attempting to get more kids to eat nutritious school lunches.

Healthy Options program, offering customers at 14 Arizona hospitals healthier foods and smaller portions, is the first phase of a project that will include dining and catering.

Hand-picked student diners from UC Santa Barbara judged a four-course tasting menu.

Campus dining services wants to buy local and sustainable products, but say students are often unwilling to pay more for sustainable meals.

Colorado Plains Medical Center unveiled a newly remodeled cafeteria this week. The larger space has additional kitchen equipment, wall decals of trees and mountains, and a dining room that can seat up to 75 people.

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