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School mascot at the Cooking for a Cause program.
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universitiesSodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities

The foodservice provider hosted cook-offs at colleges in Louisiana and Mississippi, challenging chefs to collaborate with local food banks and create dishes using pantry staples to raise awareness of the issue of food insecurity in the community.

Nov 14, 2024
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On Site with FSD.
Operations
Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane HeleneAramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene
byReyna Estrada
Nov 14, 2024
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Operations
Lunchables pulled from National School Lunch Program and other news you may have missedCatch up on industry news that you may have missed this week with 5 Things with FSD.
byBenita Gingerella
Nov 14, 2024
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Students take fruit in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
USDA announces it’s now accepting farm-to-school grant applicationsUSDA announces it’s now accepting farm-to-school grant applications
byBenita Gingerella
Nov 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Chef Justin Warner with participating chefs.
Colleges & Universities
Idaho University chefs go head-to-head in a culinary showdown hosted by Food Network’s Chef Justin WarnerIdaho University chefs go head-to-head in a culinary showdown hosted by Food Network’s Chef Justin Warner
byReyna Estrada
Nov 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Aramark.
Operations
Aramark reports growth in 2024 as consumers continue to spend at sporting events and corporate sites achieve higher levels of participationAramark reports growth in 2024 as consumers continue to spend at sporting events and corporate sites achieve higher levels of participation
byReyna Estrada
Nov 11, 2024
4 Min Read
Diner throwing out leftover food
Sustainability
Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges
Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges
Nov 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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Operations
UBS Arena partners with hospital to introduce healthy stadium fare and other news you may have missed
UBS Arena partners with hospital to introduce healthy stadium fare and other news you may have missed
Nov 7, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella
Sticky pork coconut rice.
Business & Industry
Michael Symon joins Sodexo’s Kitchen Works as a culinary ambassador
Michael Symon joins Sodexo’s Kitchen Works as a culinary ambassador
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Students eating lunch at school
Operations
Universal free school meals drives school meal participation in Michigan
Universal free school meals drives school meal participation in Michigan
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
College students eating together
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo brings local chefs to college campuses through new partnership with the James Beard Foundation
Sodexo brings local chefs to college campuses through new partnership with the James Beard Foundation
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A session at 2024 Fall Healthy Meals Summit
Operations
School nutrition operators celebrate, make connections and find new ideas at the Fall Healthy Meals Summit
School nutrition operators celebrate, make connections and find new ideas at the Fall Healthy Meals Summit
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
Chef Ryan Hickey working in the kitchen
Sustainability
University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition
University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition
Nov 4, 2024
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8 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
The 2025 FAME Award winners
Operations
2025 FAME award winners announced
2025 FAME award winners announced
Nov 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Lunch trays full of food
Operations
U.S. Department of Agriculture gets rid of school meal processing fees for low-income families
U.S. Department of Agriculture gets rid of school meal processing fees for low-income families
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Ramen Monster machine
Technology
Students ask, University of Utah Dining unleashes Ramen Monster automated concept
Students ask, University of Utah Dining unleashes Ramen Monster automated concept
Oct 31, 2024
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Chefs Gavin Kaysen and Andrew Zimmern
Operations
KZ Provisioning expands its reach through new partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment
KZ Provisioning expands its reach through new partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment
Oct 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A student grabs a milk carton
Operations
Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction requests funding for universal free school meals in upcoming budget
Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction requests funding for universal free school meals in upcoming budget
Oct 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Oktoberfest decoration
Operations
Niagara University celebrates Oktoberfest with an authentic German menu
Niagara University celebrates Oktoberfest with an authentic German menu
Oct 30, 2024
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4 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Halloween food
Operations
Pumpkin Robots, caramel apples and employee appreciation take center stage this Halloween in on-site dining
Pumpkin Robots, caramel apples and employee appreciation take center stage this Halloween in on-site dining
Oct 29, 2024
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8 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Produce at a farmers market
Operations
Straight from the source: farmers market event teaches students where their food comes from
Straight from the source: farmers market event teaches students where their food comes from
Oct 28, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Kiosk for ordering food at Mercy Cedar Rapids.
Technology
Mercy Medical Center launches online food ordering and delivery to surgery waiting room
Mercy Medical Center launches online food ordering and delivery to surgery waiting room
Oct 28, 2024
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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Fall Harvest Falafel Wraps
Operations
How Sodexo’s updated Mindful program is embracing a new era of wellness
How Sodexo’s updated Mindful program is embracing a new era of wellness
Oct 25, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Sodexo building
Operations
Sodexo’s shift to focus on foodservice led to a strong performance in the fiscal year 2024
Sodexo’s shift to focus on foodservice led to a strong performance in the fiscal year 2024
Oct 24, 2024
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4 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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Operations
Gen Z workers more likely to skip lunch while on the job and other news you may have missed
Gen Z workers more likely to skip lunch while on the job and other news you may have missed
Oct 24, 2024
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6 Slides
byBenita Gingerella
Diners gathered around the wand box at the event
Colleges & Universities
Magical mystery Harry Potter themed dinner boosts attendance to dining hall at Texas State University
Magical mystery Harry Potter themed dinner boosts attendance to dining hall at Texas State University
Oct 23, 2024
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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
School lunch trays with food
K-12 Schools
Washington seeks additional funding for universal free school meals
Washington seeks additional funding for universal free school meals
Oct 22, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
How Metz Culinary Management uses events to boost student engagement at Albion College
Colleges & Universities
How Metz Culinary Management uses events to boost student engagement at Albion College
How Metz Culinary Management uses events to boost student engagement at Albion College
Oct 7, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
hydroponic micro-farm Mayo Clinic
Hospital & Healthcare
How the Mayo Clinic is bringing new meaning to ‘locally grown’
How the Mayo Clinic is bringing new meaning to ‘locally grown’
Oct 7, 2024
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3 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Just Walk Out Store at Houston Methodist
Hospital & Healthcare
Aramark brings Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to Houston Methodist
Aramark brings Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to Houston Methodist
Oct 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
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Operations
A new tech-focused grocery store comes to Utah Tech University and other news you may have missed
A new tech-focused grocery store comes to Utah Tech University and other news you may have missed
Oct 3, 2024
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6 Slides
byBenita Gingerella
chicken stew
Menu Trends
Metz celebrates recipes from a pair of its Latin chefs for Hispanic Heritage Month
Metz celebrates recipes from a pair of its Latin chefs for Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe
Students in school garden
K-12 Schools
USDA announces new round of funding to support local procurement in schools
USDA announces new round of funding to support local procurement in schools
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Point Loma Nazarene University dining
Colleges & Universities
How Point Loma Nazarene University gave its sustainable dining a boost
How Point Loma Nazarene University gave its sustainable dining a boost
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Richard Schenkel and Joe Cuticelli
Hospital & Healthcare
Meet Restaura Hospitality Group, the newest player in senior dining
Meet Restaura Hospitality Group, the newest player in senior dining
Oct 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Fitzpatrick

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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

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

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

5 things logo
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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

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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