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Some of the most innovative and out-of-the-box thinkers in the noncommercial foodservice industry.

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Compass Group North America appoints first-ever practicing chef to Officer Board

 By Tara Fitzpatrick on Sep. 05, 2024

The new position highlights Compass Group’s focus on culinary, with a goal to amplify voices of its chefs and culinarians.

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The rise of regenerative farming empowers Minnesota communities

 By Tara Fitzpatrick on Aug. 15, 2024

Onsite with FSD: A fascinating agricultural conversation with Colin Cureton of the University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative and American Hazelnut Co.'s Emma Dempsey.

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Proof of the Pudding promotes LaTosha Marks

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 13, 2024

Marks is now the foodservice-management company’s senior vice president of human resources.

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University of Michigan chef’s winning attitude is her super power

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Aug. 08, 2024

University of Michigan Executive Chef Bouakhanh “Bou” Greene, CEC, shares her chef journey, which includes ongoing learning, nonstop innovation and joy in lifting up others along the way.

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Excellence in college dining honored with awards at NACUFS’ 2024 conference

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jul. 22, 2024

Awards and prizes highlighted the hard work of college dining professionals with the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, National Culinary Challenge and more.

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Tufts University’s Patti Klos receives Minah award, NACUFS’ highest honor

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jul. 18, 2024

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) awarded the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award to Patti Klos, senior director of dining services at Tufts University.

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Meet the college chefs competing in NACUFS’ seafood-focused 2024 Culinary Challenge

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jul. 08, 2024

These six chefs have won in their region, and soon will travel to Louisville to showcase their culinary skills, know-how and grace under pressure.

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Is foodservice missing some pieces of the wellness puzzle?

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jun. 20, 2024

Podcast: A conversation with Foodservice Wellness Institute CEO Franceen Friefeld with tips for adjusting our viewpoint on wellness, as old best practices of healthy dining choices evolve into more empowering healthy dining experiences.

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Thomas Cuisine CEO Alison Patt’s mission to share food as medicine with the masses

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jun. 06, 2024

Patt leads the Idaho-based foodservice management company that serves B&I, healthcare, senior dining and independent schools. Her personal journey informs her work.

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How school nutrition director Erin Primer is bringing local food to the lunchroom

By Benita Gingerella on May 30, 2024

Since starting at San Luis Coastal Unified School District eight years ago, Primer has worked with her team to incorporate local ingredients into the menu. Today, 30% of the nutrition team’s food budget is spent with local suppliers.

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