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Whey to Go

 By Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2008

In its 2007 year-end analysis, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board states that the overarching food trend that favors small batch, homemade products and minimally processed, natural ingredients i...

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From the Depths of Despair

 By Becky Schilling on Apr. 21, 2008

Two New Orleans school districts share their story of agony, pain and, ultimately, hope as they rebuild their foodservice programs following Katrina. Two and a half years have passed since Hurricane...

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Food Finds

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 27, 2008

Health headlines can change as frequently as a seasonal menu. Nevertheless, Americans eat them up. To stay in touch with the latest research (and perhaps be a step ahead of your customers),...

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Top Health Hits for 2008

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 27, 2008

“Healthy Eating is Hotter Than Ever” touts the industry newsletter Food Channel TrendWire, highlighting these top trends for restaurants and food producers to watch in 2008: Less is b...

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Beverages: Drinks With a Plus

By Tom Strenk on Mar. 27, 2008

Booster shots Forty years ago, when Dr. J. Robert Cade (who died at the age of 80 late last year) invented Gatorade, he couldn’t have imagined what he’d started. The category of “plus” beve...

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2008 Menu Development Survey: The state of the plate 2008

Mar. 14, 2008

The desire for a growing variety of ethnic cuisines certainly is influencing non-commercial operators, as our 2008 Menu Development survey shows. But wellness issues and a strong push for local and sustainable are also playing prominent roles.

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FSD Goes to Washington, D.C.

By Lindsey Ramsey on Mar. 14, 2008

Beginning this month, FSD is hitting the road. Every other month, we’ll visit cities around the U.S., looking for innovators in foodservice from among our readers. Where better to start our jour...

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Building the Best Sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2008

Start with great bread, layer on tasty filling ingredients, add a creative touch or two—five pros share their tips for making sensational sandwiches. Tory Miller, L’Etoile R...

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Wheat Prices Go Sky High

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2008

In the last half of 2007, the price of wheat rose sharply to land just shy of $10 per bushel. This compares with a price of $4.75 a year ago and the long-term average price of $3.60, reports Bil...

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Breads and Sandwiches

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2008

Rising to the occasion. It’s hard to believe that a mere five years ago, menu developers, purchasing agents, food manufacturers and restaurant customers were in the grip of the ...

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