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Insights on reducing waste, conserving resources and more.

 

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How Point Loma Nazarene University gave its sustainable dining a boost

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 02, 2024

The private school in California improved its Green Restaurant Association rating with some thoughtful shifts.

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Florida watermelon farmer shares her juicy story

 By Tara Fitzpatrick on Sep. 26, 2024

Rachel Syngo, who serves as foodservice committee chair for the National Watermelon Board, is an eighth-generation farmer who left the corporate world and returned to her roots.

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Coffee that cares: George Mason U’s new sustainable project goes beyond reusable mugs

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Aug. 21, 2024

But actually, the mugs are really cute. Mason Dining’s Sip Sip Club is a coffee and tea loyalty program-meets sustainability solution.

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Delaware North's 'Bee the Difference' campaign donates $20,000 to protect the planet's pollinators

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 20, 2024

The foodservice company generated funds from sales of two honey-sweetened craft cocktails served at 100 of its U.S. locations.

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Innovative Kitchen Technology: How a reusable packaging program transformed a university’s sustainability and savings

Sponsored content from our partner Topanga.io on Aug. 19, 2024

As consumers prioritize sustainability, and foodservice operators still need to balance the budget, reusable packaging programs can be a big help for both goals.

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Bryan Health's salad bowl goes local, thanks to the collective clout of small Nebraska farms

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 14, 2024

Chef Nazim Khan mobilized local farmers to grow greens for the hospital, promising to purchase in volume and help with distribution.

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Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

The White House pledged to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

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Sea vegetables make a splash with diners in schools and healthcare

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 19, 2024

Foodservice provider CulinArt piloted a program at three accounts to promote the sustainability and health benefits of aquatic foods.

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3 challenges to sustainable dining and how operators are working to overcome such challenges

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 18, 2024

A group of operators took to the stage at the 2024 MenuDirections event to discuss challenges to being sustainable in the on-site foodservice industry

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Fordham University's dining team takes a taste-centric plant-forward approach

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 13, 2024

Two members of the dining team at Fordham University join On-Site with FSD to discuss plant-based strategy and other aspects of sustainable dining at the university.

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