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Union City students sample produce
K-12 Schools
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of homeUnion City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home

The Chartwells K12 team aims to offer students familiar favorites as well as dishes that push them to try something new.

byJulianne Pepitone
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
Students get food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operatorsUSDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 11, 2024
1 Min Read
Students get lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school mealsFlorida makes another attempt at universal free school meals
Dec 10, 2024
1 Min Read
Heart of Foodservice
Operations
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and moreRepurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more
byReyna Estrada
Dec 9, 2024
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Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference
K-12 Schools
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menusFood for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 9, 2024
1 Min Read
Dallas ISD
K-12 Schools
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch DayDallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
byReyna Estrada
Dec 6, 2024
1 Min Read
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Beans reign supreme when it comes to meat alternatives and other news you may have missed this week
Beans reign supreme when it comes to meat alternatives and other news you may have missed this week
Dec 5, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students working in a garden
K-12 Schools
Rialto Unified School District brings global eats and local ingredients to students’ plates
Rialto Unified School District brings global eats and local ingredients to students’ plates
Dec 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Introducing Our New Brand Identity: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association
Introducing Our New Brand Identity: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association
Dec 4, 2024
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Students eating lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students
Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Participants at the culinary competition.
Operations
Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility
Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Colleges & Universities
Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program
Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A girl gets a piece of fruit in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
How Minneapolis Public Schools successfully reduced added sugars at breakfast
How Minneapolis Public Schools successfully reduced added sugars at breakfast
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Diners with some of Botrista's offerings.
Colleges & Universities
How one beverage company is helping colleges put boba tea on the menu while easing labor challenges with automation
How one beverage company is helping colleges put boba tea on the menu while easing labor challenges with automation
Nov 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Bowling Green State University dog biscuits
Colleges & Universities
From trash to treat: food scraps at Bowling Green State University get new life as dog biscuits
From trash to treat: food scraps at Bowling Green State University get new life as dog biscuits
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Waste container
Colleges & Universities
Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership
Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Students eating lunch in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
President-elect Donald Trump names Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary pick
Also in this week’s K-21 legislative update: Tennessee introduces another universal free school meals bill.
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
Students and the chef at the Teaching Kitchen.
Colleges & Universities
Diners at the University of Houston learn how to turn kitchen basics into a meal before departing for Thanksgiving
Diners at the University of Houston learn how to turn kitchen basics into a meal before departing for Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2024
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4 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Diners at Central Michigan University's Supper Club event.
Colleges & Universities
Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience
Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Students eating in The Spot
Colleges & Universities
How George Mason University’s ‘The Spot’ became the spot to be for plant-based eating on campus
How George Mason University’s ‘The Spot’ became the spot to be for plant-based eating on campus
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed
Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed
Nov 21, 2024
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6 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Senior Dining & Meals
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations
Nov 21, 2024
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.
Sustainability
Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition
Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Mushroom tacos
Colleges & Universities
Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell
Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell
Nov 20, 2024
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4 Slides
byReyna Estrada
A student carrying a lunch tray at school
K-12 Schools
Texas bill would ban certain additives in free and reduced-price school meals
Also in this week’s legislative update: Pennsylvania announces the return of its School Breakfast Challenge.
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students receive lunch at school
K-12 Schools
School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools
School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
mushroom coffee
Food & Beverage Trends
These coffees may be ready to push pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha aside
These coffees may be ready to push pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha aside
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Diners at a teaching kitchen
Colleges & Universities
Texas State Dining’s First Year Eats program seeks to welcome newbies and drive student retention
Texas State Dining’s First Year Eats program seeks to welcome newbies and drive student retention
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
diner throwing food away
Hospital & Healthcare
State of Healthcare 2024: Despite challenges, healthcare operations embrace sustainable dining
State of Healthcare 2024: Despite challenges, healthcare operations embrace sustainable dining
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
School mascot at the Cooking for a Cause program.
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities
Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
Solarex at Perry Place
Operations
Virginia Tech: Meeting the needs of today's evolving students
Virginia Tech: Meeting the needs of today's evolving students
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJulianne Pepitone
On Site with FSD.
Operations
Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene
Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene
Nov 14, 2024
byReyna Estrada
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Operations
Lunchables pulled from National School Lunch Program and other news you may have missed
Catch up on industry news that you may have missed this week with 5 Things with FSD.
Nov 14, 2024
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6 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
smart food lockers
Colleges & Universities
Smart food lockers with hidden ghost kitchens crack the code on college dining problems
Smart food lockers with hidden ghost kitchens crack the code on college dining problems
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTara Fitzpatrick
Students take fruit in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
USDA announces it’s now accepting farm-to-school grant applications
USDA announces it’s now accepting farm-to-school grant applications
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Union City students sample produce
K-12 Schools
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home

Dec 11, 2024

Students get food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators

Dec 11, 2024

Students get lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school meals
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school meals

Dec 10, 2024

Heart of Foodservice
Operations
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more

Dec 9, 2024

Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference
K-12 Schools
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus

Dec 9, 2024

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