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Keep schedules running smoothly during summer

 By Amy McKeever on Jun. 21, 2017

Some operations are finding ways to support employees who are parents while school's out.

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Guests reserve display-cooking seats

 Jun. 17, 2017

A ventless hibachi grill in the community serves multiple purposes. In the evening, up to eight residents can reserve the grill and enjoy a multiple-course dinner.

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Save trees, go paperless

Jun. 17, 2017

Dartmouth College is going paperless with our menus and reporting, meaning no more heavy books. The college installed 10 touchscreen monitors in various locations

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Indulgent buzzwords can lead diners to healthier food choices, study finds

By FSD Staff on Jun. 15, 2017

Vegetables with labels such as “crispy” and “caramelized” were chosen more often than those with more basic descriptions.

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Shawn LaPean to exit Cal Dining

By FSD Staff on May 24, 2017

The dining director at the University of California at Berkeley is retiring.

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University’s shipping container farm to supply produce to dining halls

By FSD Staff on May 24, 2017

From its 320-square-foot container, the farm will provide wasabi arugula, basil and kale.

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University considers dropping sugary drinks due to soda tax

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2017

School officials are deciding whether they should limit the amount of sweetened beverages served in dining halls or eliminate them altogether.

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Foodservice: New is easy—right is hard

By Bill Anderson on May 15, 2017

Every foodservice operator wants to offer more contemporary items in order to please their customer base and keep chefs challenged and engaged. But finding that just-right item takes work.

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Use chalkboards to communicate with guests

May 15, 2017

North Carolina State University highlights local products on a large chalkboard in its dining halls, and also lists any produce brought in from its agroecology farm.

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Use recipe contests to boost worker engagement

May 15, 2017

Chesapeake Public Schools created a competitive recipe contest between schools in the district using pantry items and new ingredients.

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