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The newfound falafel fetish

The familiar chickpea fritters are all the rage again in the restaurant world.

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Obama to propose $12B outlay for feeding schoolchildren

The money will be used to provide more summertime meals and fund automatic enrollment in the school lunch program.

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Child Nutrition Reauthorization moves forward in the Senate

The bipartisan bill gives foodservice operators a break on sodium, whole grains and fruit and vegetable standards.

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Foodservice advocates, legislators reach common ground on Child Nutrition Reauthorization

The agreement maintains strong regulations, with a few concessions.

Design

A pet-friendly design encourages community dining

Petco workers who don’t want to leave their pets behind at their workspace while they grab lunch can eat in an outdoor seating area adjacent to the cafe.

Design

Top noncommercial designs of 2015

Remember when they used to call it institutional foodservice? There’s nothing that blasé about the designs of these four noncommercial facilities. Form isn’t sacrificed to function, and each of our picks of the years best delivers something more than just an inviting setting.

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Still no action from Congress on Child Nutrition reauthorization

An omnibus spending bill skips Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act reauthorization but gives FSDs a small win.

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Retro technology makes new waves in the kitchen

While induction cooking’s safety, speed and efficiency appeals in modern kitchens, the technology itself isn’t new. Induction only started in the mid-1990s.

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4 business books that boost leadership

Mentors, TED Talks and books help shape management styles. Here are several operators picks on training literature that changed the way they do business.

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High-tech service with a smile

Southwestern College, a 1,300-student institution in Winfield, Kan., adopted a FresX “pay with your selfie” technology platform in late October.

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OSU's revamped dining facility highlights health, community

Ohio State University is receiving rave reviews from students since opening Traditions at Scott dining hall at the beginning of the fall semester.

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3 tips for organizing your holiday schedule

Holiday staffing can feel like an uphill battle against requests for time off. With guidance from these operators, you'll organize a holiday schedule.

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