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At Notre Dame, sustainability is more than just ‘miles and carbon’At Notre Dame, sustainability is more than just ‘miles and carbon’

When it comes to local sourcing and food waste reduction, the university has hit hurdles. Here’s a look at how it’s working to overcome them.

byReyna Estrada
Nov 28, 2022
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Recycling bins
Sustainability
How one organization is reducing food waste in Rhode Island schoolsHow one organization is reducing food waste in Rhode Island schools
byReyna Estrada
Nov 28, 2022
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Dave Flitman
Management
US Foods names former Performance chief Dave Flitman CEOUS Foods names former Performance chief Dave Flitman CEO
byPeter Romeo
Nov 28, 2022
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Thanksgiving meal
Operations
How foodservice operations are celebrating ThanksgivingHow foodservice operations are celebrating Thanksgiving
byReyna Estrada
Nov 22, 2022
1 Min Read
A building with the Elior logo on it
Operations
How Elior is strengthening on-the-job safetyHow Elior is strengthening on-the-job safety
byBenita Gingerella
Nov 22, 2022
1 Min Read
December Calendar
Marketing
5 marketing ideas for the month of December5 marketing ideas for the month of December
byReyna Estrada
Nov 22, 2022
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Chef Anthony Bauer serves his meal at the Epicurean Award to Support Scholars event
Operations
Aladdin chef prepares indigenous meal for event honoring Native American cuisine
Aladdin chef prepares indigenous meal for event honoring Native American cuisine
Nov 21, 2022
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Bowdoin organic farm
Colleges & Universities
At Bowdoin College, local sourcing and scratch cooking are baked into the ethos
At Bowdoin College, local sourcing and scratch cooking are baked into the ethos
Nov 21, 2022
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byJulianne Pepitone
How LinkedIn’s cafeteria drives diners toward plant-forward eating
Sustainability
How LinkedIn’s cafeteria drives diners toward plant-forward eating
How LinkedIn’s cafeteria drives diners toward plant-forward eating
Nov 18, 2022
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byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
CrossRoad's Cafe
Cafe's
Making a plant-forward cafe viable for the long haul
Making a plant-forward cafe viable for the long haul
Nov 18, 2022
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byReyna Estrada
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Hospital & Healthcare
Onsite harvest expands fresh offerings at Wisconsin hospital
Onsite harvest expands fresh offerings at Wisconsin hospital
Nov 17, 2022
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byMegan Rowe
Seattle-Tacoma airport
Operations
Seattle airport opens a virtual chicken concept
Seattle airport opens a virtual chicken concept
Nov 17, 2022
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byKelsey Squire, Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director
The state of healthcare foodservice: A community of care
Hospital & Healthcare
The state of healthcare foodservice: A community of care
The state of healthcare foodservice: A community of care
Nov 16, 2022
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
The state of healthcare foodservice: Navigating staffing shortages
Hospital & Healthcare
The state of healthcare foodservice: Navigating staffing shortages
The state of healthcare foodservice: Navigating staffing shortages
Nov 16, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
The state of healthcare foodservice: Finding a way forward
Equipment
The state of healthcare foodservice: Finding a way forward
The state of healthcare foodservice: Finding a way forward
Nov 16, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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K-12 Schools
A school farm teaches regenerative farming practices—and kids get to eat the results
A school farm teaches regenerative farming practices—and kids get to eat the results
Nov 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Crain
Sally the salad-making robot
Equipment
Operators lament the loss of Sally the salad robot
Operators lament the loss of Sally the salad robot
Nov 15, 2022
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byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
Subway smart fridge
Equipment
Subway's newest restaurant format is a fridge
Subway's newest restaurant format is a fridge
Nov 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
A sushi roll
Management
Metz Culinary Management introduces sushi hand-rolled on site in higher education
Metz Culinary Management introduces sushi hand-rolled on site in higher education
Nov 15, 2022
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
catering setup
Operations
Urban revival brings a big win for catering
Urban revival brings a big win for catering
Nov 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
chefs in the kitchen
Operations
How chefs can set a guest appearance fee
How chefs can set a guest appearance fee
Nov 14, 2022
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byJonathan Deutsch, PhD
Upcycled Wrap Sandwich
Sustainability
The uptick in upcycling holds promise for zero-waste goals
The uptick in upcycling holds promise for zero-waste goals
Nov 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Chicken noodle soup.
Operations
North Carolina State offers Get Well Meal Kits for students on the mend
North Carolina State offers Get Well Meal Kits for students on the mend
Nov 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Food getting tossed away.
Sustainability
Hospitals in Maine can do more to reduce food waste, UMaine study finds
Hospitals in Maine can do more to reduce food waste, UMaine study finds
Nov 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Food waste
Sustainability
Sodexo hosts Weigh the Waste event at Southern Connecticut State University
Sodexo hosts Weigh the Waste event at Southern Connecticut State University
Nov 9, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
students eating lunch
Operations
Universal free meals get go-ahead from Colorado voters
Universal free meals get go-ahead from Colorado voters
Nov 9, 2022
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byKelsey Squire, Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director
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Colleges & Universities
CulinArt creates plant-based dining guide at Stony Brook University
CulinArt creates plant-based dining guide at Stony Brook University
Nov 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
grab and go lounge
Operations
United Airlines tries grab-and-go lounges
United Airlines tries grab-and-go lounges
Nov 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPeter Romeo, Editor at Large
Re:Dish ware washing facility.
Sustainability
School in the Square eliminates single-use disposables with new partnership
School in the Square eliminates single-use disposables with new partnership
Nov 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Staff working on the garden
Sustainability
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is now home to two hydroponic ‘micro farms’
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is now home to two hydroponic ‘micro farms’
Nov 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Food waste
Sustainability
Aramark and Compass Group sign the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment
Aramark and Compass Group sign the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment
Nov 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
ISR Dining Hall
Colleges & Universities
University of Illinois dining halls are fully staffed, thanks to 2-hour shifts
University of Illinois dining halls are fully staffed, thanks to 2-hour shifts
Nov 4, 2022
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byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
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K-12 Schools
Morgan Hill USD brings the farm to school
Morgan Hill USD brings the farm to school
Nov 3, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
Student holding lunch tray
Sustainability
Billy Earl Dade Middle School celebrates National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Billy Earl Dade Middle School celebrates National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Nov 3, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Pigs on a farm
Sustainability
Compass Group commits to eliminating gestation crates for pigs in its supply chain
Compass Group commits to eliminating gestation crates for pigs in its supply chain
Nov 3, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada

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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

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

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

A student grabs a carton of milk
K-12 Schools
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias

Jan 7, 2025

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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