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Should consumers be given a junk food option?

 By Kelly Killian on Apr. 15, 2016

Group Editor Kelly Killian hunted down a vending machine after MenuDirections one night, only to find it full of protein bars and healthy snacks.

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Grabbing health to go

 By Andrea Strong on Apr. 15, 2016

The partitioned, compostable cups that hold breakfast yogurt parfaits sparked healthy grab-and-go ideas throughout the day at University of Texas at Austin.

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4 cookbooks for inspired menus

By Lisa Arnett on Apr. 15, 2016

Making room on your bookshelf can pay off when it comes to menu inspiration. Here, FSDs share the books that elevated their menuing to the next level.

Operations

Best school districts for food quality

By FSD Staff on Apr. 15, 2016

Cambridge Public Schools in Massachusetts and Vashon Island School District in Washington top Niche’s 2016 list of districts with the best food.

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How to steam without a steamer

Apr. 15, 2016

Operators don't want to be caught without steaming capibilities, but if the kitchen's steamer is on the fritz, it's time to break out the tilt skillet.

People

How to bring a larger operation to a smaller program

By Jim Korner on Apr. 15, 2016

A smaller foodservice operation may not be able to have multiple cook-to-order food stations like larger counterparts, but could have one great station.

Operations

How to implement a fish-to-school program

By FSD Staff on Apr. 15, 2016

Andrea Bersamin led a fish-to-school program at two Southwest Alaskan elementary schools. Bersamin and her team developed a purchasing guide for schools.

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Cake gains a healthier halo

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2016

When a resident's lemon loaf became a hit, the director of dining and nutrition services updated the family recipe it to improve its health profile.

Operations

Lessons in local food safety

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 15, 2016

Local sourcing resonates with customers. Here’s how to capitalize on the momentum of the movement while maintaining your operation's food safety.

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Private Calif. school’s cafeteria earns sustainability designation

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 15, 2016

An international nonprofit has certified Muse School for its efforts to promote nutrition in an environmentally friendly way.

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