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The menu and beyond: Hot NRA Show sustainability tips

 By Dana Moran on May 26, 2016

All eyes in the food industry, whether in the restaurant world or noncommercial dining, are, it seems, turned to clean menu labels and sustainable dishes, but sustainability and social responsibility extend beyond the menu to all areas of an operation.

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5 trends we stumbled upon at the NRA Show

 By Alaina Lancaster on May 25, 2016

Check out five trends shaping the next year in noncommercial foodservice.

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3 takeaways from the NRA Show's Noncommercial Conference

By Dana Moran on May 25, 2016

Read highlights from the NRA Show's first Noncommercial Conference, held Monday, May 23, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Recipe report: What’s cooking at the NRA Show?

By Patricia Cobe on May 25, 2016

These five recipes, gathered from the exhibits and demos on the 2016 NRA Show floor, represent several top trends that emerged at this year’s show.

Workforce

5 competencies to measure employees against

By Jim Korner on May 23, 2016

Although there are many models for evaluating competency, Penn State University's Jim Korner has had success with a system that includes five broad disciplines.

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Alaska district expands free breakfast program to all elementary schools

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2016

The expansion follows successful pilot programs at two elementary schools and one high school.

Steal This Idea

Show employee appreciation with handwritten letters

May 23, 2016

Write “thank you” on every paycheck. This era tends to text thank-yous, but a handwritten note goes a long way. You can’t just preach it; it’s an active thing.

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NY school districts commit to buying local

By FSD Staff on May 20, 2016

School officials say a USDA pilot program has expanded their access to local food, and provides them with the flexibility to order food when they need it.

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Elementary school gets creative with produce promotion

By FSD Staff on May 20, 2016

One tactic includes introducing students to produce with appealing names, such as dragon fruit and rainbow carrots.

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Colo. breakfast program creates financial strain for some schools

By FSD Staff on May 20, 2016

Since the program’s implementation in 2013, one district has used $77,000 from its reserve fund annually to break even.

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