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Local look: Baked-in savings

 Jan. 17, 2017

The food and nutrition team at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison outsources baked goods to a local shop that hires the formerly incarcerated.

Menu

A new age of menu customization

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

Taking customization even further, operations are handing over even more control to customers with both build-your-own and cook-your-own stations.

Menu

A lighter take on ranch dressing

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2017

Last fall, Mark Augustine, executive chef of culinary and nutrition services for Minneapolis Public Schools, switched to concocting in-house—ranch dressing.

Design

Solving for small storage spaces

By Maggie Hennessy on Jan. 17, 2017

When working with a small footprint, the back of the house often gets squeezed in the interest of preserving precious seats.

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Nourish workers with snack stations

Jan. 17, 2017

Penn State University added fueling stations in its units for its workers who need a snack. Snacks include trail mix, crackers, cookies and water.

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Help employees buy in with business cards

Jan. 17, 2017

Overlook Medical Center gives new hires abridged business cards to help with confidence.

Operations

Resolving to forget these trends

By Dana Moran on Jan. 17, 2017

There are a few foodservice trends Managing Editor Dana Moran would like to happily put out of her mind in 2017—with a few supplements from some FSDs.

Menu

What’s healthy now?

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2017

Technomic’s 2016 Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report shows younger consumers are especially tuned in to functional foods that promote wellness.

Operations

Robots lend function to everyday operations

By Amy McKeever on Jan. 17, 2017

Automation has opened up in recent years as foodservice operators across the country grapple with labor shortages. Robots now deliver food and make sushi.

Operations

Inside the process of successful marketing campaigns

By Lisa Arnett on Jan. 17, 2017

With more avenues to cover than ever and fewer resources to go around, operators offer their tips on making marketing work from start to finish.

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