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Compass Group is making food personal in the fight against food waste

By Reyna Estrada on May 01, 2024

The foodservice provider recently held its 8th annual Stop Food Waste Day. Here’s a deep dive into this year's events and a look at how the small sustainability event became a global movement.

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School Nutrition Association names its 2024 national award winners

 By Benita Gingerella on May 01, 2024

The winners have been announced just ahead of School Lunch Hero Day.

Sustainability

Joy, positivity and chickpeas: Chartwells Higher Ed approaches planet-friendly menus in a ‘Thought-Ful’ way

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Apr. 30, 2024

Going beyond typical plant-forward recipes, R&D Chef Sarah Bodner introduces new ideas that can be replicated all year, not just at special Earth Day events.

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Federal lawmaker calls on peers to address school nutrition staffing issues

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 30, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: lawmakers in Maryland and Delaware take action on bills related to universal free meals.

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Healthy Meals Summit brings connection and best practices to K-12 nutrition professionals

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 29, 2024

The summit, which is part of the USDA’s and Action for Healthy Kids’ Healthy Meals Incentives, allowed operators from small and rural districts to connect and find ways to improve their programs.

Design

Not ‘just a tent,’ The Eatery at Norman Field is more than temporary; it’s awesome

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Apr. 25, 2024

University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces final rule on updated School Nutrition Standards

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 24, 2024

Here’s a look at the upcoming changes to the School Nutrition Standards.

Menu

10 recipes from college and healthcare chefs

By FSD Staff on Apr. 23, 2024

Last summer, a group of college and healthcare chefs came together at the University of Michigan for FoodService Director’s 2023 Culinary Immersion. Here are some of the recipes they developed.

People

How Kara Blanton creates a work culture that feels like family at Murray State University Dining

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 23, 2024

Kara Blanton recently took on her late father’s role of senior concessions manager at Murray State University Dining. Here’s a look at how she continues her father's legacy.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams teams up with foodservice providers to reduce food-related carbon emissions

By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 19, 2024

Aramark, and Morrison Healthcare are among the foodservice companies that have signed onto Mayor Adams’ Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge

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