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Serving Up Innovation
So many professional fields are being changed by the rapid development of technology, and school foodservice is no different. From apps that let students order (and pay for) lunch straight from their smartphones to social media that lets you promote what’s on the menu every week, technology offers endless potential for your program to run more efficiently and reach more customers.
Five Sustainability Tech Trends to Watch
Explore smarter, greener and more efficient options to enhance your school cafeteria.
Perfectly Plated Pasta
One of the most enduring comfort foods that transcends cultures, pasta offers your cafeteria an exciting opportunity for all kinds of creativity that will appeal to even the kids who are more reluctant to try new things. Use it as a base for all kinds of nutritious meals from a wide variety of cuisines that meet a range of dietary needs.
After DEIA Training: What Comes Next?
So, you’ve hosted a DEIA training…now what? If there isn’t a follow-up or noticeable changes in work-place policies or culture, DEIA training can feel pointless or disingenuous. But with the right approach, your training efforts can be much more impactful and well-received.
Seasonal Harvests In School Meals
Learn about how Webster Public Schools’ school garden initiative promotes hands-on learning and how the district works with local farm-to-school partners.
Ingredients for Health: Cornmeal
When you think of cornmeal, cornbread is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know it can be used for so much more than that? From sweet breakfasts and desserts to savory sides and main dishes, cornmeal has a place in far more recipes than you might think.
Data Reveals Key Insights into Teen Mental Health
It’s hard to be a teen these days, especially in a digital world that doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. The pressures of social media, keeping up with good grades, plus general stress and anxiety all contribute to a set of challenges for today’s youth.
Teaming Up for Compliant School Meal Solutions
With the USDA Final Rule for Child Nutrition Standards announced earlier this year, it’s the right time to start discussing how manufacturer partners can work together to help our schools meet new regulations.
Are Trends Helping or Hurting Your Sleep?
These days, social media, mainly TikTok, is buzzing with all sorts of sleep trends, and it seems like everyone’s trying something new to catch those elusive Z’s. But before you jump on the latest viral hack, it might be helpful to see what the experts have to say.