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The Rise of Protein-Rich Meals in Dining Halls

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What factors are driving this requirement, and what are we doing to ensure our dining halls serve a wide variety of menu items with high protein content? For example, our Green & Go reusable container program provides students with reusable containers, which they can fill with food from the dining hall.

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Pride in Foodservice Week 2024

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In honor of Pride in Foodservice Week, we would like to celebrate some of our team members and share why they are proud to work in the food service industry. Meet Jenny, Director of Dining Services at Williams Baptist University. “When I went to school, dining halls looked a lot different.

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A Fresh Approach to Health & Wellness

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Walk into any of our dining halls and you’ll see posters or flyers that encourage students to feed their minds and fuel their bodies with an integrated approach to wellness. Students may not be used to filling their own plates in a traditional dining hall environment. How do I know my plate is balanced?

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Waring Sets Sights On Bringing Crepes Back To Nation’s Restaurant and Food Service Operators

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Because of this, they’re not only a good item for a restaurant or hotel, but also for a university campus or corporate dining hall looking to put something more interesting on their menu. Crepes are versatile, can include any number of sweet or savory toppings and fillings, and are quick to make.

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Fun, Games, and Good Food

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At the heart of food service is people. The dining hall is an integral part of a school – a place for students to spend time together, study, and of course, eat. They want everyone to feel included and represented in the dining program. At Fresh Ideas, no dining location is the same.

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Community Connection

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For Valentine’s Day, he hands out roses and decorates the dining hall for the holiday. Jerry understands how important the dining hall is to the community, and he works to ensure every guest feels welcome and heard. Jerry knows the dining hall helps keep students fueled throughout the day and focused on their academics.

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Raising the (Salad) Bar

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Fresh Ideas has partnered with Swedish company, Picadeli, to install a tech-enhanced salad bar at its Maryville University dining hall. In addition, since it is difficult to anticipate demand and keep perishable foods fresh for longer periods of time, there is often a lot of waste. Here’s how: 1.