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Equipment: Cool Tech Tools

 By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2006

Today's high-tech software and supporting systems can streamline management functions, ensure consistency in multi-unit operations and improve unit level and company profits. It takes a lot to ma...

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Cheese forms and heads

 By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2006

America is turning into a nation of cheeseheads. Per capita consumption nearly tripled in the last 30 years, from 11 pounds to 31 pounds, with roughly 60% of that gain coming through foodservice, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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2006 Menu Development Survey: Menuing up

Apr. 14, 2006

Portable menus and display cooking will grow in 2006, according to FSD research, while new ethnic cuisines vie for the top spot.

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Wellness Slow to Catch On

Apr. 14, 2006

SNA survey shows how many districts face challenges. School districts are not as far along as they should be in implementing wellness policies, as required by the Child Nutritio...

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Machines for hire

Apr. 14, 2006

In a big facility with many points of sale, outsourcing may be the best approach to delivering quality vending services.

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Glenn Davenport's Legacy: Keeping Up with Change

By Karen Weisberg on Apr. 14, 2006

When a shift from cost-plus to P&L in healthcare foodservice demanded a retail mindset, Morrison head led the charge. Glenn Davenport’s 33 Years at Morrison 1973: Joined Morrison&...

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Supply Chain Security

By Howard Reill on Apr. 14, 2006

It may be safe to assume that operators know how to keep food secure after they receive it. But what about before it gets to you?The foodservice business is built on a supply chain that begins in the ...

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POS Empowers NJ Kids, Parents

By Jennifer Alexis on Feb. 14, 2006

District in Philadelphia suburb taps into technology to streamline lunch service. More students who qualify for free or reduced-priced meals in the Cherry Hill (NJ) School District are participating ...

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Colorado school district hires Ann Cooper as Consultant

Jan. 14, 2006

Boulder Valley (Colo.) School District has hired Ann Cooper, director of nutrition services for the Berkeley (Calif.) Unified School District, to revamp its school meal program.

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General Mills, Sodexho Link for Employee Wellness

Jan. 14, 2006

Wellness programs are at the top of Corporate America’s agenda. See how one firm helped blaze the trail. Many companies large and small accept the notion that healthier employe...

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