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Culinary competitions from foodservice providers, restaurant incubators and even the U.S. Army are heating up kitchens nationwideCulinary competitions from foodservice providers, restaurant incubators and even the U.S. Army are heating up kitchens nationwide

In this edition of FSD's Heart of FoodService, we take a look at culinary competitions that spotlight the skills and talents of chefs throughout the on-site dining industry.

byReyna Estrada, Editor
Feb 26, 2025
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5 Slides
plant-based food
Colleges & Universities
The University of North Texas sets an ambitious plant-forward goalThe University of North Texas sets an ambitious plant-forward goal
byReyna Estrada
Feb 25, 2025
2 Min Read
Compass Group.
Operations
Client retention drives a strong start to the year for Compass GroupClient retention drives a strong start to the year for Compass Group
byReyna Estrada
Feb 20, 2025
2 Min Read
Student holding Farm-Fresh box
Colleges & Universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio is combatting food insecurity through local sourcingThe University of Texas at San Antonio is combatting food insecurity through local sourcing
byReyna Estrada
Feb 14, 2025
2 Min Read
Woman drinking coffee.
Business & Industry
Workplace foodservice provider Eurest is now serving more sustainable coffeeWorkplace foodservice provider Eurest is now serving more sustainable coffee
byReyna Estrada
Feb 10, 2025
1 Min Read
Aramark
Operations
Micro-markets and vending concepts drive success for Aramark during the first fiscal quarter of the yearMicro-markets and vending concepts drive success for Aramark during the first fiscal quarter of the year
byReyna Estrada
Feb 6, 2025
2 Min Read
People connecting over food.
Colleges & Universities
Chartwells Higher Ed is spreading random acts of kindness with its third Delight-Ful event
Chartwells Higher Ed is spreading random acts of kindness with its third Delight-Ful event
Feb 4, 2025
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Carbon foodprint
Colleges & Universities
Chartwells Higher Ed 'sets the tone' as the first college foodservice provider to track elusive Scope 3 carbon emissions
Chartwells Higher Ed 'sets the tone' as the first college foodservice provider to track elusive Scope 3 carbon emissions
Jan 30, 2025
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Elements Cafe.
Colleges & Universities
The power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identity
The power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identity
Jan 28, 2025
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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
make food not waste
Colleges & Universities
A hybrid student-faculty team at Wayne State University is making strides in reducing food waste
A hybrid student-faculty team at Wayne State University is making strides in reducing food waste
Jan 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
5 things logo
Operations
MMI Dining Systems rebrands as Zest Culinary Services and more news you may have missed
MMI Dining Systems rebrands as Zest Culinary Services and more news you may have missed
Jan 23, 2025
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dr. Yetunde Alade speaking at SNIC
K-12 Schools
3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025
3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025
Jan 22, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Heart of FoodService.
Colleges & Universities
From demolition to nutrition, college dining wrapped up last semester with fun events to reduce the stress of finals
From demolition to nutrition, college dining wrapped up last semester with fun events to reduce the stress of finals
Jan 21, 2025
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5 Slides
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Students eating lunch in cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
Jan 21, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
5 things logo
Operations
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
Jan 16, 2025
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Biometric palm scanning entry system
Colleges & Universities
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system
Jan 14, 2025
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Students eating lunch
K-12 Schools
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Hospital food tray.
Hospital & Healthcare
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition
Jan 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
Jan 13, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Wildfire.
Hospital & Healthcare
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
Jan 10, 2025
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7 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
5 things logo
Operations
New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed
New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed
Jan 9, 2025
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Sodexo building
Business & Industry
Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education
Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education
Jan 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Sodexo Food Hive.
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses
Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
Students at Dallas College.
Colleges & Universities
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts
Jan 6, 2025
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5 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School
K-12 Schools
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Jan 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
Dec 19, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
A student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
Dec 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
gluten free sign
Colleges & Universities
How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives
How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives
Dec 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
5 things logo
Operations
A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed
A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed
Dec 12, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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
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6 Slides
byReyna Estrada, Editor
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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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dallas ISD
K-12 Schools
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Dec 6, 2024
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4 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
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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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor
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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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada, Editor

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Heart of Foodservice.
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Culinary competitions from foodservice providers, restaurant incubators and even the U.S. Army are heating up kitchens nationwide
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Feb 26, 2025

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The University of North Texas sets an ambitious plant-forward goal
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Universal free school breakfast is coming to Arkansas
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