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K-12 Schools

Operations

A lesson in pride of place

 By Amy McKeever on Oct. 17, 2016

Through culinary arts programs, students learn the basics of agriculture, practice pivoting a menu based on seasonality, and compost as they cook.

FSD Culinary Council

Chefs’ Council: Menu-shaping trends for 2017

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2016

We’re back with next year’s menu forecast, culled from our panel of 50 Chefs’ Council members—culinarians representing the core segments of noncommercial foodservice.

People

Will switching out equipment prevent frying woes?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Oct. 17, 2016

Having the right equipment can make an operation more efficient, consistent and profitable. The real question is: Will that solve your problem?

Steal This Idea

Host quirky themed days

Oct. 17, 2016

A favorite event at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is its “May the fourth be with you” (aka “Star Wars”) day on May 4.

Steal This Idea

Reverse concepting: Brand from the inside

Oct. 17, 2016

One of Regions Hospital's new concepts, YumMarket, is a play off our YumPower brand that we have out in the community. YumPower is used in K-12 schools and ballparks.

Menu

Why consumers ignore nutrition info

By FSD Magazine on Oct. 17, 2016

A University of Illinois food economist shares a few guesses as to why consumers ignore nutrition information to guests via cards and labels on the food line.

Design

Cultivating a message with herb gardens

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 17, 2016

In high-volume operations, few look at herb gardens as the end-all-be-all budgeting solution. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a return on the investment.

Workforce

Tips for communicating advancement opportunities to employees

By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 17, 2016

Once you've attracted good employees, providing clear opportunities for advancement can help retain them—but knowing when to bring up the topic can be tricky.

Operations

Sodexo cuts back on carbon emissions

By FSD Staff on Oct. 17, 2016

The vendor aims to reduce on-site emissions by 34% in under 10 years.

Operations

Sodexo named Partnership for a Healthier America partner of the year

By FSD Staff on Oct. 14, 2016

The vendor is the first-ever recipient of this award.

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