OPERATOR INSIGHTS
State of K-12 foodservice: Facing the next disruption
Impending changes to the USDA’s School Nutrition Standards have left many operators worried for what’s to come.
For our fourth annual State of K-12 report, FoodService Director surveyed school nutrition operators throughout the country to see how they’re dealing with today’s challenges and staying ahead of potential pitfalls. Here’s what they had to share.
OPERATOR INSIGHTS
Impending changes to the USDA’s School Nutrition Standards have left many operators worried for what’s to come.
OPERATOR INSIGHTS
While supply chain challenges still exist, survey respondents say they’re working to expand their menus for this upcoming year.
OPERATOR INSIGHTS
Faced with persistent labor challenges, operators continue to come up with new ways to fight short-staffed teams.
OPERATOR INSIGHTS
Operators are joining forces with local farmers and trying new tacks to reduce waste.
This data compiled by FoodService Director comes from information provided by 141 K-12 operators during April and May 2023. The percentages included throughout are taken from the total number of respondents who answered that particular question. Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.