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The latest foodservice management practices, food-safety news and more.

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Federal lawmakers seek to end lunch debt

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 26, 2023

A new bill would direct the USDA to pay off all existing meal debt owed to schools.

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6 marketing ideas for the month of October

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 25, 2023

From National Chocolate Cupcake Day to National Apple Day, consider these chances to engage diners in the coming weeks.

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How can I avoid double-booking catering gigs?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 25, 2023

Even if your catering proposals have a low conversion rate, it’s a good idea to put a time limit on them and keep track of which proposals went out for each event date, Advice Guy says.

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Michigan seeks to make universal free meals program permanent

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 22, 2023

Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make free school meals a lasting fixture in the state.

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Medical center's cookie concept is a sweet success

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 21, 2023

The team at St. Rita's launched Simple Dimple last August. Now, it sells upwards of 1,000 cookies a month.

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Kroger Health launches new food-as-medicine program

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 18, 2023

The healthcare division of The Kroger Co. is teaming up with Performance Kitchen to provide medically tailored meals to people with certain health conditions.

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