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Biometric palm scanning entry system

Colleges & Universities

The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system

byReyna Estrada

Jan 14, 2025

2 Min Read

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

byReyna Estrada

Jan 13, 2025

2 Min Read

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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

byReyna Estrada

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

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

byReyna Estrada

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

byReyna Estrada

girl holding veggies.

10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024

10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024

byReyna Estrada

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

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

byReyna Estrada

Global cuisine

Colleges & Universities

When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine

When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine

byReyna Estrada

Jackfruit dish

Colleges & Universities

Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners

Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners

byReyna Estrada

Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more

Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more

byReyna Estrada

Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day

Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day

byReyna Estrada

Participants at the culinary competition.

Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility

Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility

byReyna Estrada

Colleges & Universities

Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

byReyna Estrada

Diners with some of Botrista's offerings.

Colleges & Universities

How one beverage company is helping colleges put boba tea on the menu while easing labor challenges with automation

How one beverage company is helping colleges put boba tea on the menu while easing labor challenges with automation

byReyna Estrada

Waste container

Colleges & Universities

Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

byReyna Estrada

Diners at a corporate site.

Food & Beverage Trends

The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024

The continued return-to-office and spending at sports venues drives North American growth for Compass Group in 2024

byReyna Estrada

Students and the chef at the Teaching Kitchen.

Colleges & Universities

Diners at the University of Houston learn how to turn kitchen basics into a meal before departing for Thanksgiving

Diners at the University of Houston learn how to turn kitchen basics into a meal before departing for Thanksgiving

byReyna Estrada

Diners at Central Michigan University's Supper Club event.

Colleges & Universities

Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience

Chartwells Higher Ed’s Supper Club program combines nostalgia and sophistication to create an immersive dining experience

byReyna Estrada

Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.

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

byReyna Estrada

Mushroom tacos

Colleges & Universities

Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

byReyna Estrada

Pure+ Simple.

Food & Beverage Trends

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

byReyna Estrada

Food & Beverage Trends

Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

byReyna Estrada

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

byReyna Estrada

On Site with FSD.

Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

byReyna Estrada

Chef Justin Warner with participating chefs.

Colleges & Universities

Idaho University chefs go head-to-head in a culinary showdown hosted by Food Network’s Chef Justin Warner

Idaho University chefs go head-to-head in a culinary showdown hosted by Food Network’s Chef Justin Warner

byReyna Estrada

Aramark.

Aramark reports growth in 2024 as consumers continue to spend at sporting events and corporate sites achieve higher levels of participation

Aramark reports growth in 2024 as consumers continue to spend at sporting events and corporate sites achieve higher levels of participation

byReyna Estrada

Diner throwing out leftover food

Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

byReyna Estrada

Sticky pork coconut rice.

Business & Industry

Michael Symon joins Sodexo’s Kitchen Works as a culinary ambassador

Michael Symon joins Sodexo’s Kitchen Works as a culinary ambassador

byReyna Estrada

College students eating together

Colleges & Universities

Sodexo brings local chefs to college campuses through new partnership with the James Beard Foundation

Sodexo brings local chefs to college campuses through new partnership with the James Beard Foundation

byReyna Estrada

Chef Ryan Hickey working in the kitchen

University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

byReyna Estrada

Ramen Monster machine

Students ask, University of Utah Dining unleashes Ramen Monster automated concept

Students ask, University of Utah Dining unleashes Ramen Monster automated concept

byReyna Estrada

Chefs Gavin Kaysen and Andrew Zimmern

KZ Provisioning expands its reach through new partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment

KZ Provisioning expands its reach through new partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment

byReyna Estrada

Oktoberfest decoration

Niagara University celebrates Oktoberfest with an authentic German menu

Niagara University celebrates Oktoberfest with an authentic German menu

byReyna Estrada

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