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Joining forces: Collaborate with dietetics students to foster menu ideas

 Feb. 13, 2018

One operation set up an interactive collaboration with its dietetics department where students worked with the culinary team to test how recipes are produced.

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N.C. State’s new system for halal diets

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2018

A color-coding initiative makes it easier for Muslim students to identify permissible foods.

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Delivery service for the ill

Jan. 17, 2018

One operation offers a delivery service to students who are too sick to eat at dining halls so they don’t have to stress and to prevent the spread of illness.

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Promote engagement: Offer multifaceted dishes

Jan. 17, 2018

Winter is when guests frequently crave something comforting and hearty. One operation plans to boost engagement by inviting guests to design a unique chili experience.

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Hot and cold: Provide stimulation to boost mealtime alertness

Jan. 17, 2018

One operation offers residents warm hand towels scented with herbs or extracts such as lavender and serves them a spoonful of sorbet to get them settled and focused.

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Midday energy boost: Snacks keep staffers on their toes

Jan. 17, 2018

One operation implemented a 2 p.m. pick-me-up, which includes a smoothie station where nurses can create their own smoothie to help get them through their shift.

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Meals from home: Re-create family recipes submitted by diners

Jan. 17, 2018

One operation offers a Recipes From Home program where they ask students and parents to share a favorite recipe, which they then feature in the cafes.

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Fuel up: Nourish workers with snack stations

Dec. 19, 2017

One operation added fueling stations in their units for workers who didn’t have time to eat or just need a snack.

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Food as medicine: Fuel menu creativity with science

Dec. 19, 2017

With all the hype around probiotics, one operator decided to create a daily dish that incorporates probiotics in addition to prebiotics.

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Got mail? Write strategic subject lines

Dec. 19, 2017

One operator improved internal communication with a simple subject line tweak.

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