One On One: Seattle Public Schools builds menus tailored to students and the learning experience

Apr 30, 2021

Director of Food and Nutrition Aaron Smith is designing menus based on geographic populations throughout the city of Seattle and partnering with teachers for lesson-based menu items in his second year at the district.

Variety, service and quality keep dining program at St. Norbert College among the best in the business

Apr 30, 2021

Repeatedly ranked near the top in the niche.com Best College Food ratings, the campus dining program at this small private school in Wisconsin relies on a skilled, veteran culinary staff, menu variety and personal service to students.

Viewpoint: You don’t have to care about animals to see that the future is plant-based

Apr 29, 2021

Demand for plant-based protein is soaring—and it’s not hard to see why some people are swapping out meat for alternatives.

How New York City public schools have kept students—and city residents—fed during the pandemic

Apr 23, 2021

The nation’s largest school district has served more than 100 million meals during COVID.

Chefs to Watch: University of South Carolina Upstate chef brings taste of the tropics to the American South

Apr 21, 2021

Executive Chef Ana Sena and her team of culinary pros have used pandemic downtime to create new menu items, boost the freshness factor and keep students engaged and happy.

Viewpoint: Fighting food waste an opportunity for the onsite food service industry to lead

Apr 20, 2021

Food waste is a national problem and cross-industry concern. Here are some steps you and your operation can take to start making a difference.

Flavor of the Month: Rhubarb – the fruity vegetable of spring

Apr 19, 2021

Rhubarb, the fruity sour plant that resembles a reddish-pink celery stalk, is best known as the sidekick to strawberries in springtime pies, but this bright vegetable is increasingly being found in beverages and savory dishes as well, adding a...

25 amazing pasta dishes from food service chefs who are envisioning the shape of pasta to come

Apr 19, 2021

A crash course in pasta’s many shapes, new sauces. Plus, get new recipes.

New systems and a wide variety of grab-and-go options keep food service at this Texas hospital humming

Apr 16, 2021

JPS Health Network’s self-operated service stays strong through the pandemic.