2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (433+ words) The culinary exchange portion of the FSD Chefs Immersion at the University of Michigan had attendees create new recipes using products from the event's sponsors. Here are eight creative dishes that came out of the exchange. Put 12 chefs together with…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (679+ words) Mixed consistency foods, those contain both liquids and solids, pose a unique challenge for foodservice operators serving diners who have dysphagia. Operators can use thickening agents and more to make mixed consistency foods safe for those who have trouble swallowing....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1047+ words) The chef of Restaurants at Southwest on Mizzou's campus is transforming the dining experience from all-you-can-eat to " la carte. Chef Michael Nichols is a sous chef and assistant manager for campus dining services at the University of Missouri in his…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (980+ words) The Buffalo native has spent the past 10 years nurturing the school's 35, 000 students. One of the proudest moments in Amelia Ruiz's career was winning the Gold Award and then the Grand Prize for Retail Sales " Single Concept of the year, at…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (317+ words) As Senior Culinary Director for Aramark's Life Works, Margaret Occhipinti strives to stay ahead of the trends and elevate corporate dining for today's diverse workforce. Margaret Occhipinti's dad loved to bake, and as a kid, she would often join him…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (551+ words) Ancell's culinary journey began when he was a student at the university working for UNI Dining. After graduating, he quickly returned to the university to become a cook and has since worked his way up to becoming UNI Dining's Chef…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (505+ words) Also in this week's K-12 Legislative Update: New York announces the third round of funding for its Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant and Massachusetts crowned the winner of its 2026 Terrific Tray of the Year award. A federal bill was introduced that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (279+ words) Aramark has removed 14 different food dyes and additives from its upcoming school year 2026-27 menus. Aramark Student Nutrition has updated its menus for the upcoming 2026-27 school year to no longer include 14 food dyes and other additives. Starting this fall, Aramark's menus…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (590+ words) Larson came to Notre Dame over 20 years ago as part of an apprentice program and has been at the university ever since. For Gregory Larson, food, and the different ways people eat, has always been of interest. As Senior Executive…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (648+ words) Old Orchard Beach School District in Maine leans into the absurdity of monkfish. Foodservice professionals are generally in agreement about prioritizing healthful, local ingredients whenever possible. But what does that look like when it leaves you serving sustainable seafood to…...