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Colleges & Universities
How Sodexo intentionally leans into its role in bolstering campus communityHow Sodexo intentionally leans into its role in bolstering campus community

In a recent survey, the foodservice provider found that 70% of students seek a sense of community on campus. Sodexo is leaning into this idea by focusing on building up its operations as social gathering places.

Jan 29, 2025
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Students eating lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Uncertainty ahead: K-12 operators and nonprofit partners wade through confusion amid federal funding freezeUncertainty ahead: K-12 operators and nonprofit partners wade through confusion amid federal funding freeze
Jan 29, 2025
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A student holds a lunch tray
K-12 Schools
House Ways and Means Committee proposes cutting funding for school nutrition programsHouse Ways and Means Committee proposes cutting funding for school nutrition programs
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 28, 2025
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Elements Cafe.
Colleges & Universities
The power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identityThe power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identity
byReyna Estrada
Jan 28, 2025
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make food not waste
Colleges & Universities
A hybrid student-faculty team at Wayne State University is making strides in reducing food wasteA hybrid student-faculty team at Wayne State University is making strides in reducing food waste
Jan 23, 2025
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valentines day roses and cocktail in martini glass
Business & Industry
Restaurant Associates' Valentine's Day/garden party mashup at Brooklyn Botanic Garden has a lovely limited-time menuRestaurant Associates' Valentine's Day/garden party mashup at Brooklyn Botanic Garden has a lovely limited-time menu
byTara Fitzpatrick
Jan 23, 2025
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Chef cooking in the Jade Cooking Suite
Senior Dining & Meals
Aberdeen Ridge: Providing community connection through food
Aberdeen Ridge: Providing community connection through food
Jan 23, 2025
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byJulianne Pepitone
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Operations
MMI Dining Systems rebrands as Zest Culinary Services and more news you may have missed
MMI Dining Systems rebrands as Zest Culinary Services and more news you may have missed
Jan 23, 2025
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dr. Yetunde Alade speaking at SNIC
K-12 Schools
3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025
3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Heart of FoodService.
Colleges & Universities
From demolition to nutrition, college dining wrapped up last semester with fun events to reduce the stress of finals
From demolition to nutrition, college dining wrapped up last semester with fun events to reduce the stress of finals
Jan 21, 2025
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5 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Students eating lunch in cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
Jan 21, 2025
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
Jan 16, 2025
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Preschool students learn how to make a salad with FeedWells' chefs.
K-12 Schools
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students eating lunch
K-12 Schools
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Hospital food tray.
Hospital & Healthcare
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Wildfire.
Hospital & Healthcare
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Senior living residents eating
Senior Dining & Meals
4 key senior living dining trends to watch in 2025
4 key senior living dining trends to watch in 2025
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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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
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
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
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A student holds a lunch tray at school
K-12 Schools
More students receive free meals at school as CEP participation continues to rise
More students receive free meals at school as CEP participation continues to rise
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School
K-12 Schools
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Jan 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students getting lunch at school
K-12 Schools
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
Dec 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
Dec 19, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
girl holding veggies.
Sustainability
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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11 Slides
byReyna Estrada
laptops people food
Operations
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
light bulb
Operations
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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
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

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students eating
Colleges & Universities
How Sodexo intentionally leans into its role in bolstering campus community
How Sodexo intentionally leans into its role in bolstering campus community

Jan 29, 2025

Students eating lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Uncertainty ahead: K-12 operators and nonprofit partners wade through confusion amid federal funding freeze
Uncertainty ahead: K-12 operators and nonprofit partners wade through confusion amid federal funding freeze

Jan 29, 2025

A student holds a lunch tray
K-12 Schools
House Ways and Means Committee proposes cutting funding for school nutrition programs
House Ways and Means Committee proposes cutting funding for school nutrition programs

Jan 28, 2025

Elements Cafe.
Colleges & Universities
The power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identity
The power in a name: How NC State Dining uses its branded concepts to enhance community connection and campus identity

Jan 28, 2025

valentines day roses and cocktail in martini glass
Business & Industry
Restaurant Associates' Valentine's Day/garden party mashup at Brooklyn Botanic Garden has a lovely limited-time menu
Restaurant Associates' Valentine's Day/garden party mashup at Brooklyn Botanic Garden has a lovely limited-time menu

Jan 23, 2025

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