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A collection of menu planning ideas for foodservice operators.

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Blending breakfast in a glass

As consumers grow more health-conscious, operators are finding the drinkable morning meals appeal to all age groups looking for on-the-go alternatives.

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Using bright produce to entice kids

Some tips on how to entice students to take their half-cup of fruit or vegetables at lunch time in compliance with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

Artificial color is fighting a losing battle, with manufacturers and restaurants dropping added flavoring and color from some of their products.

Running a successful barbecue event is largely a matter of common sense, planning and organization, and done right, it could become a signature event or item for your operation for years to come.

For operators, dishes made with alternative proteins are a clear opportunity, but menuing flavorful versions of these items can be a challenge.

As consumers continue to move away from three-squares-per-day dining, items such as sides, appetizers and small plates—often treated as an afterthought by operators—are becoming a critical point of focus. Thus, offering unique, flavor-forward side dishes can be a point of differentiation for foodservice directors, and it can be a way to monitor portions and give students more control over their meals—a trend that’s continuing to grow.

Operators across both commercial and non-commercial segments alike are expanding their flavor profiles, which helps them menu flavors that appeal to changing consumer tastes, generate excitement and also offers bigger opportunities for expanding the bottom line.

When guests at Boston Children’s Hospital stop at the cafeteria that opens June 30, they’ll be able to grab some cooking knowhow along with their Starbucks latte.

Four operator tips for creating main dishes that sizzle on a dime.

Brian Seto of Legacy Health created a gluten-free, vegan rice pudding.

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