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Virginia Senators approve universal free school meals billVirginia Senators approve universal free school meals bill

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A Kansas bill would prevent the state from participating in Summer EBT and Ohio lawmakers tackle lunch shaming.

byBenita Gingerella
Feb 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
Sodexo
Management
Sodexo names David Woodbury as chief commercial officer for the U.S.Sodexo names David Woodbury as chief commercial officer for the U.S.
byReyna Estrada
Feb 16, 2024
1 Min Read
MAASS
Menu Trends
From Washington D.C. to Florida, Ryan Ratino creates memorable dining destinationsFrom Washington D.C. to Florida, Ryan Ratino creates memorable dining destinations
byPatricia Cobe
Feb 15, 2024
students at the speed dating event
Operations
Love is in the air at college dining operationsLove is in the air at college dining operations
byReyna Estrada
Feb 15, 2024
3 Min Read
foodservice workers
Operations
How labor woes may impact the future of college diningHow labor woes may impact the future of college dining
byReyna Estrada
Feb 14, 2024
4 Min Read
What student foodservice employees want from their employers
Management
What student foodservice employees want from their employersWhat student foodservice employees want from their employers
byReyna Estrada
Feb 14, 2024
4 Min Read
Elior North America
Management
Elior North America appoints Travis Young as senior president of education and operations
Elior North America appoints Travis Young as senior president of education and operations
Feb 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Students eating in cafeteria
Operations
Kentucky bill would provide meal reimbursement to low-income schools who source local food
Kentucky bill would provide meal reimbursement to low-income schools who source local food
Feb 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
college students eating
Operations
What's in store for college dining in 2024
What's in store for college dining in 2024
Feb 12, 2024
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3 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Students in garden
Operations
Connecticut awards over $2.8M in farm-to-school grants
Connecticut awards over $2.8M in farm-to-school grants
Feb 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
chickpea coconut curry with wilted spinach and steamed brown rice.
Sustainability
ISS Guckenheimer debuts new plant-forward dishes in honor of World Pulses Day
ISS Guckenheimer debuts new plant-forward dishes in honor of World Pulses Day
Feb 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Wonder
Management
Wonder taps former Nestlé exec as advisor for its growing B2B business
Wonder taps former Nestlé exec as advisor for its growing B2B business
Feb 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski
Vacaville USD nutrition team learns how to butcher a chicken
Management
New in-house training program gives Vacaville USD nutrition team a chance to grow their skills
New in-house training program gives Vacaville USD nutrition team a chance to grow their skills
Feb 9, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Turkish Breakfast
Menu Trends
5 TikTok trends poised to pop in restaurants
5 TikTok trends poised to pop in restaurants
Feb 9, 2024
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4 Min Read
Husk patio
Operations
How Charleston's Husk restaurant stays relevant in a competitive dining city
How Charleston's Husk restaurant stays relevant in a competitive dining city
Feb 8, 2024
byPatricia Cobe
Compass Group
Operations
Compass Group sees an improvement in attracting and retaining labor
Compass Group sees an improvement in attracting and retaining labor
Feb 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Meal cart
Menu Trends
School district's meal cart puts student choice back into school meals
School district's meal cart puts student choice back into school meals
Feb 8, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
lunch trays
Operations
Chartwells K12 turns to tech as it continues to manage rising costs
Chartwells K12 turns to tech as it continues to manage rising costs
Feb 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Porcini faro risotto
Menu Trends
Metz puts ancient grains on the menu in honor of American Heart Month
Metz puts ancient grains on the menu in honor of American Heart Month
Feb 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
local food
Sustainability
Foodservice leaders discuss the future of sustainable dining
Foodservice leaders discuss the future of sustainable dining
Feb 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Aramark
Operations
Moderating inflation helps Aramark's sales
Moderating inflation helps Aramark's sales
Feb 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Dr. Harris
Management
Aramark launches new DEI workforce series
Aramark launches new DEI workforce series
Feb 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
A student grabs a piece of fruit
Operations
Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT
Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT
Feb 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Sodexo
Operations
Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services
Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services
Feb 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Composting at Farmington schools
Sustainability
How Farmington Municipal Schools and K-12 by Elior diverted 100,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill
How Farmington Municipal Schools and K-12 by Elior diverted 100,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill
Feb 5, 2024
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6 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Farmer speaking with students
Operations
How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food
How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food
Feb 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
The Inferno
Menu Trends
Northwestern State University rolls out customizable dining concept for students
Northwestern State University rolls out customizable dining concept for students
Feb 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Cura Servers
Management
Cura Hospitality enhances waitstaff training
Cura Hospitality enhances waitstaff training
Feb 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Herbs
Operations
"Micro farm" to bring fresh greens to Nazareth University
"Micro farm" to bring fresh greens to Nazareth University
Feb 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Nekter
Menu Trends
How Nekter Juice Bar is breaking away from the pack in a crowded segment
How Nekter Juice Bar is breaking away from the pack in a crowded segment
Feb 1, 2024
byPatricia Cobe
Produce
Sustainability
4 sustainability takeaways from a recent meeting of foodservice professionals
4 sustainability takeaways from a recent meeting of foodservice professionals
Feb 1, 2024
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5 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
nutrition label
Operations
Healthier eating may be a menu's font size away
Healthier eating may be a menu's font size away
Jan 31, 2024
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2 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe
Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery
Menu Trends
Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery
Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery
Jan 31, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Instacart Health logo
Operations
Instacart partners with 5 higher education institutions for food as medicine research
Instacart partners with 5 higher education institutions for food as medicine research
Jan 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella
Super Bowl food
Menu Trends
Recipe report: Glammed-up football party food
Recipe report: Glammed-up football party food
Jan 31, 2024
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6 Slides
byFSD Staff

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Senior Dining & Meals
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations
Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations

Nov 21, 2024

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

Students receive lunch at school
K-12 Schools
School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools
School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools

Nov 19, 2024

Diners at a teaching kitchen
Colleges & Universities
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

Nov 18, 2024

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

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