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10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024 10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024

From new research findings to innovative sustainable dining initiatives, here’s a look at 10 sustainability stories from 2024 that resonated with readers.

byReyna Estrada

Dec 19, 2024

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FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024 FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024

byTara Fitzpatrick

Dec 19, 2024

10 Slides

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FSD’s 12 most-loved food stories of 2024 FSD’s 12 most-loved food stories of 2024

byTara Fitzpatrick

Dec 17, 2024

12 Slides

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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

byReyna Estrada

Dec 13, 2024

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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

byReyna Estrada

Dec 12, 2024

6 Slides

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Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners

byReyna Estrada

Dec 11, 2024

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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

byTara Fitzpatrick

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

byReyna Estrada

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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

byTara Fitzpatrick

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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

byReyna Estrada

Diners with some of Botrista's offerings.

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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

byReyna Estrada

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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

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

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Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

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

byReyna Estrada

Students and the chef at the Teaching Kitchen.

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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

byReyna Estrada

Diners at Central Michigan University's Supper Club event.

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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

byReyna Estrada

Students eating in The Spot

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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

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Mushroom tacos

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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

byReyna Estrada

Pure+ Simple.

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Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

byReyna Estrada

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Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

byReyna Estrada

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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

byTara Fitzpatrick

Diners at a teaching kitchen

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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

byReyna Estrada

School mascot at the Cooking for a Cause program.

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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

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Virginia Tech: Meeting the needs of today's evolving students

Virginia Tech: Meeting the needs of today's evolving students

byJulianne Pepitone

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Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

byReyna Estrada

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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

byTara Fitzpatrick

Chef Justin Warner with participating chefs.

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Idaho University chefs go head-to-head in a culinary showdown hosted by Food Network’s Chef Justin Warner

Idaho University chefs go head-to-head in a culinary showdown hosted by Food Network’s Chef Justin Warner

byReyna Estrada

Aramark.

Aramark reports growth in 2024 as consumers continue to spend at sporting events and corporate sites achieve higher levels of participation

Aramark reports growth in 2024 as consumers continue to spend at sporting events and corporate sites achieve higher levels of participation

byReyna Estrada

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Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

byReyna Estrada

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Boba is big business: Here’s how to start sipping

Boba is big business: Here’s how to start sipping

byTara Fitzpatrick

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Appealing to a diverse student body by offering delicious global dishes

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Collaboration makes it happen at FSD’s Chefs Immersion at University of Michigan

Collaboration makes it happen at FSD’s Chefs Immersion at University of Michigan

byTara Fitzpatrick

College students eating together

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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

byReyna Estrada

Chef Ryan Hickey working in the kitchen

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

byReyna Estrada

Ramen Monster machine

Students ask, University of Utah Dining unleashes Ramen Monster automated concept

Students ask, University of Utah Dining unleashes Ramen Monster automated concept

byReyna Estrada

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