You know better than anybody that your school cafeteria is more than just a place where students gather to eat—it’s practically a community hub within your school, where students nourish their bodies so they’re able to learn, where students can bond over trying new foods, and where some of the best school memories are formed. So is it any wonder you’re always aiming to be more innovative? You want to try something different. You want to streamline your process. You want to do more for your students, whether that’s just offering a greater variety of cuisine or just making it easier for them to place an order. This month’s issue of School Nutrition explores all the ways the school foodservice programs of today are changing and progressing, including a few approaches you might not have considered before. You’ll find all this valuable insight in our September/October issue highlighting these topics:
- There’s AI for That: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world in big and small ways, some of which you might not even realize. Between home and work, you probably use (maybe even depend on) AI to cut out menial tasks, improve your efficiency, and save yourself a little bit of time and mental energy. Take a look at all the unexpected ways AI is making your life a little bit easier so you’re free to focus on the things that matter.
- 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: Sustainability and technology have emerged as driving forces in the food industry and there is certainly a place for them in K-12 school cafeterias. There’s a growing focus on eco-friendly practices and the use of tech to get there. Today’s school nutritional professionals aren’t just menu planners—they’re problem solvers and innovators. To help you stay ahead of the curve, here are some of the latest sustainability and tech trends that you can think about leveraging in your cafeterias.
- Food Focus: 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.
Click here to read SN’s September/October 2024 issue to discover all of those articles, and more!
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