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Turning trays increases visual appeal

 Dec. 15, 2015

We were seeing problems with food in our bakery case being wasted, so we decided to display the trays vertically instead of horizontally.

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Mini desserts more tempting to diners

 By Pamela Parseghian on Dec. 15, 2015

According to Technomic's 2015 Dessert Consumer Trend Report, 34 percent of consumers are more likely to order dessert if a smaller portion is available.

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Bringing family dining to the cafeteria

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Lunchtime atmosphere is shifting from tray lines toward family-style dining at 10 K-12 schools in the Philadelphia area, thanks to the Eatiquette program.

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Retro technology makes new waves in the kitchen

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 15, 2015

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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Turn healthy eating into a game

Dec. 14, 2015

[To promote healthier eating], Aultman Hospital invites guests to guess the weight of their salad. Guess within a certain range, and it’s free.

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Mich. lawmakers to vote on sub-minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2015

Anyone under age 20 could be paid a lower rate.

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Holiday bonuses for time-crunched staff

Dec. 08, 2015

Employees who work during the holidays receive a $6 dining-facility credit. Staffers can use it to pick up items to help spend less time in the kitchen.

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Unidine debuts nutrition program for dementia

By Bianca N. Herron on Dec. 08, 2015

Fresh Bites offers bite-sized meals that can be eaten without utensils.

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Aramark tests food-cost reduction program

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2015

The program pivots on kitchen rationalization.

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Another hospital closes a McDonald’s, citing health concerns

By FSD Staff on Dec. 04, 2015

Abbott Northwestern Hospital will end its contract with the quick-service restaurant in May.

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