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Fitz, Vogt & Associates founder dies

 Oct. 07, 2010

Oct. 7—Carl F. Fitz, Jr., cofounder of Fitz, Vogt & Associates, died unexpectedly Aug. 2 near his home in New London, N.H. Fitz was 68. Fitz began his foodservice career with Saga Foods at the Univer...

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Falling for Freshness

 Oct. 06, 2010

It used to be that spring and summer menus had the monopoly on fresh fruits and vegetables—especially in restaurants north of the sunbelt. But with imports on the rise and the burgeoning farm-to-tab...

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Congressional sick days

By Paul King on Oct. 06, 2010

I came down with the flu last weekend. I missed two days of work—days when I was supposed to be at Villanova University helping Dining Services work on a project.

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What’s Percolating?

Oct. 06, 2010

Specialty coffee purveyors keep raising the bar in terms of quality and innovation. That’s not surprising considering customers can get a decent espresso-based drink from just about any café or QSR ...

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Native American: The Original Locavores

Oct. 06, 2010

When the first Europeans landed in America, the natives they encountered relied on three staple crops—corn, beans and squash—along with wild berries, fruits and other plants. Fishing and hunting fil...

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Bon Appétit foragers scout for local, regional products

Sep. 30, 2010

Sept. 30—Bon Appétit Management Company has appointed 15 foragers to help source regional items and enhance relationships with local farmers. The initiative is part of the company’s goal of partnerin...

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TV show features Brakebush chicken nuggets

Sep. 30, 2010

SEPTEMBER 30—Brakebush Brothers will be featured on the Oct. 4th episode of the Food Network’s “Unwrapped.” “Unwrapped” takes a behind the scenes look at how popular American food items are made and ...

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Keeping Abreast of the News

By Paul King on Sep. 29, 2010

Because Foodservice Director is a monthly publication, we have made a conscious effort in recent years, in print at least, to steer clear of reporting on news stories such as the continuing saga of Congress and the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act.

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We get letters

By Paul King on Sep. 27, 2010

I love receiving letters from readers, even when they point out an error or other embarrassing situation. I enjoy them because it tells me two things: that people are actually reading the publication, and that they value the magazine enough to call out our faults.

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AHF launches YouTube channel

Sep. 23, 2010

Sept. 23—The Association for Healthcare Foodservice has launched its own YouTube channel, which will contain video clips on a range of topics for AHF members and the public. The channel, which can be...

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