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New School

 By Howard Reill on Mar. 14, 2007

College goes self-op on three campuses with a new commissary and an ambitious plan to grab more revenue via catering.   At A Glance: New York institute of Technology, Long Island, N.Y. •M...

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Traffic Lanes

 By Howard Reill on Mar. 14, 2007

Good workflow means more than just moving people and product quickly; it means guiding them through safely as well. "When you’re designing a kitchen, maximizing safety means minimizing peo...

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Farm-Fresh Delivery

By Howard Reill on Mar. 13, 2007

Out in the heartland of the Midwest, Grinnell College dining services is making a commitment to sourcing local products.

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2007 Menu Development study: Footloose and trans fat-free

Mar. 13, 2007

Trans fat, ethnic, organic and local are the hot buttons for operators, but much work remains, according to the FSD's 2007 Menu Development study.

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The supplier connection: Dairy

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2007

Dairy experts talk about recent issues affecting foodservice purchasing.

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Demand is up, and so are prices

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2007

The USDA estimates that milk production will be up slightly to 183 billion pounds in 2007, but that is less than a 1 percent increase over 2006. Tighter supplies, coupled with strong demand and rising feed prices, are going to push up wholesale prices for most dairy products this year.

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A diverse portfolio

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 01, 2007

Milk, cheese and butter, as both stand-alone products and recipe ingredients, all play a prominent role on the menu.

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Stir Up Customer Thrills With Display Cooking

By Howard Reill on Feb. 14, 2007

Looking for a quick infusion of customers and revenue? Display cooking can quickly fill the bill. Display cooking stations come and go—literally—which makes location selection, planning a...

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Green medal gang

By Karen Weisberg on Feb. 14, 2007

Several levels of the LEED certification program recognizes operators who are making a difference. Environmentally conscious operators speak out about the process.

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Marge Beasley: ‘Image’

By Karen Weisberg on Feb. 14, 2007

During more than 35 years in healthcare, Marge Beasley strove to improve her department's reputation—and, along the way, share strategies with peers. At two major turning points in her life...

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