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Aramark is increasing plant-based menu offerings on college campuses

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 11, 2022

Aramark is soon aiming for nearly half of its menu items on college campuses to be plant based. The foodservice management company plans to have 44% of offerings on its residential dining menus be ...

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The state of C&U foodservice: Caring for the community

 By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 05, 2022

Sustainability and food insecurity remain two areas of focus for college dining teams.

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Compass Group partners with Do Good Food to reduce food waste

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 29, 2022

Compass Group North America is partnering with “climate-forward” company Do Good Food as part of its continued sustainability efforts. Do Good is the parent company of Do Good Chicken, which it sa...

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When it comes to sustainability, consumers are concerned and confused

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 27, 2022

Consumers named the food and beverage industry one of the most important industries when it comes to sustainability, according to a report published this month by research company Morning Consult. ...

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Climate change has a lot in store for menus, with coffee, sushi and chocolate in its crosshairs

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 21, 2022

Some of chefs’ favorite ingredients are threatened by drought and other forces of nature, but there’s still time to take action.

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Vanderbilt University brings reusable containers to campus

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 20, 2022

The Vanderbilt Student Government and Vanderbilt Campus Dining have collaborated to bring a reusable container program to all residential dining halls on the Nashville campus. The program, launched wi...

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Compass Group issues 2 sustainable bonds to further its eco-friendly endeavors

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 16, 2022

Compass Group has issued two sustainable bonds in an effort to bolster its investment in eco-friendly initiatives. The company says it is the first in the foodservice sector to do so. Compass s...

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Aramark launches Cool Food Meals pilot at Canadian universities

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 09, 2022

Aramark is piloting use of the Cool Food Meals badge at 15 Canadian universities this semester. Through the pilot, the Cool Food Meals badge, which identifies menu options with a lower carbon foot...

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American University brings reusable to-go containers to campus dining

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 01, 2022

Students enrolled in a meal plan will now receive free reusable takeout ware.

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With reusable container programs, foodservice operators hit successes and snags

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 23, 2022

Reusables programs bring both upsides and obstacles as sustainability efforts are renewed post-pandemic.

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