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Food & Beverage Trends
Trouble ahead for dessert on the menu: Not-so-sweet newsTrouble ahead for dessert on the menu: Not-so-sweet news

Price-conscious consumers are swapping away-from-home desserts for less expensive homemade or store-bought treats.

byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
pear tacos
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Bust the winter blues with these ready-to-rock recipesRecipe report: Bust the winter blues with these ready-to-rock recipes
byTara Fitzpatrick
Jan 8, 2025
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Dinner recipes
Tacos Al "Pear-stor" with Grilled Pears and Pear Tomatillo SalsaTacos Al "Pear-stor" with Grilled Pears and Pear Tomatillo Salsa
Jan 8, 2025
cinnamon rolls
Dessert recipes
Amish Potato Cinnamon RollAmish Potato Cinnamon Roll
Jan 7, 2025
PB&J pretzel
Food & Beverage Trends
5 impressively fun stadium menu items from Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl Games5 impressively fun stadium menu items from Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl Games
byTara Fitzpatrick
Jan 3, 2025
5 Slides
cookbook magic
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Editor’s picks for the tastiest recipes of 2024Recipe report: Editor’s picks for the tastiest recipes of 2024
byTara Fitzpatrick
Dec 18, 2024
5 Slides
2024 in food
Colleges & Universities
FSD’s 12 most-loved food stories of 2024
FSD’s 12 most-loved food stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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12 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Chicken Edamame Bowl
K-12 Schools
10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025
10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025
Dec 13, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Global cuisine
Colleges & Universities
When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine
When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine
Dec 12, 2024
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6 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Jackfruit dish
Colleges & Universities
Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners
Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners
Dec 11, 2024
byReyna Estrada
grubhub chart
Food & Beverage Trends
Espresso, pickles and birria spiked in delivery orders this year
Espresso, pickles and birria spiked in delivery orders this year
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
winter coffee cocktail
Colleges & Universities
Coffee by day, cocktails by night, CUNY's Cafe 365 by Aladdin Campus Dining pours new frozen winter drink series
Coffee by day, cocktails by night, CUNY's Cafe 365 by Aladdin Campus Dining pours new frozen winter drink series
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
halal bowl
Colleges & Universities
Jamal Rasoully's fast-casual phenom Halal Shack feeds college students' demand for halal food
Jamal Rasoully's fast-casual phenom Halal Shack feeds college students' demand for halal food
Dec 5, 2024
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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
holiday cookies
Dessert Recipes
Recipe report: Holiday cookies to bake up sweet memories
Recipe report: Holiday cookies to bake up sweet memories
Dec 2, 2024
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4 Slides
byPatricia Cobe, 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
Diners at a corporate site.
Food & Beverage Trends
The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024
The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
dirty martini dip
Business & Industry
Eurest taps into mega trends for seasonal catering, including boards, dips and more
Eurest taps into mega trends for seasonal catering, including boards, dips and more
Nov 25, 2024
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7 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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
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
chef with a secret
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe report: Secret ingredients too good to keep to ourselves
Recipe report: Secret ingredients too good to keep to ourselves
Nov 20, 2024
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5 Slides
tea lime swirl french toast bake
Breakfast Recipes
Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake
Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake
Nov 20, 2024
byTara Fitzpatrick
Pure+ Simple.
Food & Beverage Trends
Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program
Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Heart of Foodservice
Food & Beverage Trends
Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season
Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season
Nov 19, 2024
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8 Slides
byReyna Estrada
hot dogs
Colleges & Universities
New menu set to slam dunk at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse as college basketball tips off
New menu set to slam dunk at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse as college basketball tips off
Nov 19, 2024
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5 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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
Vietnamese food
Food & Beverage Trends
Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025
Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
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
thanksgiving chalk drawing on black background
Food & Beverage Trends
Recipe Report: Waste nothing post-Thanksgiving with clever new recipes
Recipe Report: Waste nothing post-Thanksgiving with clever new recipes
Nov 13, 2024
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5 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
turkey brie lingonberry croissant
Snack Recipes
Turkey and Brie Stuffed Croissants with Lingonberries
Turkey and Brie Stuffed Croissants with Lingonberries
Nov 13, 2024
byTara Fitzpatrick

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Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education
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Sodexo Food Hive.
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses
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