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The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School
K-12 Schools
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunchOak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch

The school was the first to debut K-12 by Elior’s revamped environmental high school brand.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Jan 3, 2025
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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
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Students getting lunch at school
K-12 Schools
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easingK-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
Dec 20, 2024
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Sustainability
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 202410 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
byReyna Estrada
Dec 19, 2024
11 Slides
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Operations
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
byTara Fitzpatrick
Dec 19, 2024
10 Slides
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 feesNew Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
byBenita Gingerella
Dec 17, 2024
1 Min Read
Students in the lunch line
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 stories that resonated with readers in 2024
10 K-12 stories that resonated with readers in 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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
Morrison Chefs wearing chef the sustainable coats
Hospital & Healthcare
More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining
More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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
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
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1 Min Read
byJulianne Pepitone
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
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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
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1 Min Read
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
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
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
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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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
The cafeteria at Dryden Elementary School
K-12 Schools
Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch
Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch
Dec 6, 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
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
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
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
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
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

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Students getting lunch at school
K-12 Schools
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
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Operations
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
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Dec 19, 2024

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Operations
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
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Operations
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
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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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