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How The University of Indianapolis turned its dining hall into a campus destination

FoodService Director

Quest Food Management Services worked to transform Ober Dining Hall from a closed-off cafeteria to the school’s main hub for connecting on campus.

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In the News: Plan to Reduce Food Waste This Back-to-School Season

Food Recovery Network

Whether you're packing a school lunch for yourself or a family member, eating a cafeteria lunch, or a college student eating in a dining hall, FDA has tips to reduce your contribution to food waste. Eating in a Cafeteria or Dining Hall Before purchasing a meal, take a moment to think about how hungry you are.

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Rise Above the Rest: Unlocking the Potential of Vertical Serving Options

LTI, Inc.

Vertical merchandising allows for a more streamlined flow of customers through the cafeteria, reducing wait times and increasing overall efficiency. A well-designed vertical merchandising system can improve the aesthetics of the cafeteria, making it more appealing and attractive to customers. Increased visibility. Enhanced aesthetics.

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10 Types of Kitchen Equipment for Back to School

Chef's Toys

Whether you’re a school cafeteria, college dining hall, or other institutional kitchen, having the right equipment is essential for smooth operations and happy students. Essential serving equipment for your cafeteria includes trays , utensils , food warmers and chafing dishes to keep food at the right temperature.

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Which Type of Commercial Refrigerator Do You Need?

Chef's Toys

1) Reach-Ins Reach-In Refrigerators Reach-in refrigerators are the most straightforward refrigerator model for restaurants, hotels, college dining halls, and other commercial kitchens. Delis, diners, cafeterias, and sandwich shops typically favor these types of commercial refrigerators.

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The New Wave of Campus Dining: A Student-Centric Approach

LTI, Inc.

LTI sits down at the table with University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining Service’s Garett DiStefano and Alexander Ong At universities across the country, college students are progressively savvier and selective when it comes to the campus dining experience. The modern student of today has very specific expectations.

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Powerful Partnerships

Food Recovery Network

Each year, at commercial and institutional settings — places like farms, large-scale events like sporting events or the event FRN supported at Gaylord National, corporate cafeterias, higher education dining halls, grocery stores, restaurants, and food distribution companies — 26 million tons of food is wasted, representing 40% of all wasted food across (..)