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Signature Series: Sandwiches & Wraps

When campus outsiders refuse to leave a location without having a certain sandwich or wrap, you know you've landed on a special combination. As part of our ongoing Signature Series, FSD spoke to operators about how these sandwiches and wraps have developed a cult-like following among customers.

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Stay on trend with kid-friendly cuisine

From the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” initiative to the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) “Kids LiveWell” program, it’s apparent that children’s nutrition has become a key trend for 2013.

The popularity of the sandwich shows no signs of stopping, as operators move beyond old standbys and present consumers with ethnic flavorings, gourmet ingredients and toppings, and new carrier options—everything from flavoredwraps to waffles.

All the education and fun of MenuDirections 2013 is tough to convey with words, but these photos might just do the trick. Click through for slideshows from each day of conference, the Dine-Around, Culinary Competition and Awards Dinner.

The Food and Nutrition Services department at UCSF Medical Center is turning to a couple of high-tech gadgets to help customers live a healthier lifestyle.

Last month FSD spoke with several child nutrition professionals about the USDA’s proposed competitive food regs. Those operators weren’t too concerned with the proposed rules; however, all...

During FoodService Director’s 11th annual MenuDirections in Tampa, Fla., general sessions and workshops offered an abundance of ideas for the college and university operator. From cooking tips to health and wellness, below are some of the best

Deli salads are getting a makeover in non-commercial foodservice operations. The deli staples—chicken, tuna and potato—are being given new flavor profiles, and operators are expanding their definition of what constitutes a deli salad.

The 11th annual MenuDirections conference was held last week in Tampa, Fla., where the theme—Healthy Flavors, Healthy Profits—focused on health and wellness. From a general session recipe revamp to world cuisine workshops that delivered health

The second day of MenuDirections 2013 featured two general sessions focused on revamps—both of recipes and lifestyles. Celebrity chef Jet Tila, managing partner, manager food and beverage at The Charleston in Santa Monica, Calif., kicked the morning

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