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Family Business

 Dec. 21, 2010

Cory Perez, retail manager with Morrison at 600-bed Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, N.J., didn’t mean to follow his mother, Betty Perez, senior director of food and nutri...

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Reading into statistics

 By Paul King on Dec. 20, 2010

I read an interesting article over the weekend. Printed in The Financial, it was a recap of a Rasmussen Reports telephone survey that covered a variety of topics having to do with the Obama Administration. Included were questions regarding the recent passage of what is now known as the Healthy, Hungry Free Kids Act.

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Grab and Go Going Great Guns

Dec. 17, 2010

Two diverse institutions, one common result: Grab and go is increasing in volume.   Gritman Medical Center, in Moscow, Idaho, and Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland couldn’t be mo...

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Teaching Moments

Dec. 17, 2010

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.—A garden at 1,500-student Veterans Park Academy for the Arts, a K-8 school in Lee County Public Schools, has been the impetus for a nutrition education program. Last year Mark ...

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Back-of-the-house Savings

Dec. 13, 2010

When it comes to this year’s crop of new products, once again it’s all about “green.” Of course, “green” means products that are energy savers or environmentally friendly. But you can also think of ...

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Puerto Rican: Island Flavors

Dec. 13, 2010

Although Puerto Rican cuisine shares similarities with that of other Latin and Caribbean countries, it boasts some unique characteristics. The island is a melting pot of Spanish, African and Amerind...

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Promises, promises

By Paul King on Dec. 13, 2010

First of all, I just want to state how happy I am that Congress finally stepped up and made an effort toward giving school foodservice operators the money they need to make school meals healthier. The $4.5 billion pledged over 10 years may not solve all of the problems operators face, but it certainly is a start.

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A Taste of Tomorrow’s Trends

Dec. 13, 2010

Whispers of optimism are filling the dining-sphere as we embark on a new year. There’s no question that a different reality still permeates the restaurant scene, with value remaining a high priority...

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GPOs: Strength in numbers

Dec. 10, 2010

According to a Technomic study, about 17% of mostly non-commercial operations purchase through a group purchasing organization. While there is value to be found in participating with a GPO giant, some...

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PNC Eco Bistro Features LEED Design Elements

Dec. 10, 2010

PITTSBURGH—Natural glass and quartz countertops made from 85% recycled bottles and bamboo walls are just a few of the features of the new PNC Eco Bistro, located in the Allegheny Center Mall. Serv...

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