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Hospitals & Long-term Care

Operations

UC strike to include hospital foodservice staff

 By FSD Staff on May 01, 2018

The three-day strike will involve more than 9,000 service workers in California.

Operations

FSDs may face cost pressures from upstream supplier issues

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

Developments beyond the control of operators could push up prices for equipment and some supplies.

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How operators are innovating around grab-and-go

By Brett Dworski on Dec. 20, 2017

Portable items continue to be a top priority.

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Devein shrimp in a snap

Jul. 15, 2017

In an interview with Bon Appetit magazine, Victor Clay, a line cook at Nobu Dallas in Texas, reveals his two simple tricks to prep an average of 15 to 20 shrimp per minute.

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On-trend meat blends

By Heather Schroering on Jul. 15, 2017

Here's how school dining halls are rethinking protein.

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Update pureed program with fresh add-ons

Jun. 17, 2017

Home of the Good Shepherd has stepped up to the challenge of creating appetizing and visually appealing modified meal options through its puree program.

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Meal coupons help share the love

Jun. 17, 2017

Cook Children’s Medical Center started a paid guest tray meal service a couple of years ago. Parents can purchase meal coupons and have the meal delivered.

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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 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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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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