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ON THE COVER UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS’ CARROT GNOCCHI TAKES LOCAL PROCUREMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL Locally Sourced: Carrots sourced from the school’s hydroponic freight farm are utilized three different ways in the dish. OPERATIONS 3 TAKEAWAYS FROM SNA’S SCHOOL NUTRITION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SNIC attendees met in Orlando earlier this week to discuss how they could tackle today’s challenges in K-12 foodservice and plan for the future. SUSTAINABILITY THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT RENO’S DESERT FARMING INITIATIVE IS PROMOTING CLIMATE SMART FARMING PRACTICES The student-run farm helps promote the university’s sustainability mission through climate smart practices, research opportunities and event support. MENU 10 FOOD TRENDS THAT WILL BE POPULAR WITH KIDS IN 2024 Chartwells K12 has released its annual list of what food trends will be popular with students in the upcoming year. SUSTAINABILITY WHEN IT COMES TO SUSTAINABLE EATING, AMERICANS SHOW A GAP BETWEEN ASPIRATIONS AND BEHAVIORS Sodexo recently published the inaugural edition of its Sustainable Food Barometer which surveyed diners perceptions of sustainable eating. MENU FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE FLIES HIGH AT NEW CHASE SAPPHIRE LOUNGES IN 2 NYC AIRPORTS Partnerships with restaurants, chefs and mixologists elevate the club experience for travelers at LaGuardia and JFK. K12 THE BUSINESS MIND VS THE CREATIVE MIND: WHICH ARE YOU? Identifying your strengths and weaknesses can help you to grow into the school nutrition professional you want to be! K12 WHY YOU SHOULD SERVE THE KETCHUP WITH A CAUSE Folds of Honor has supported more than 44,000 families of fallen heroes.
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K12 NEXT UP PODCAST: NEW EPISODES We speak with some of the most influential and innovative disruptors in the Industry SUSTAINABILITY HOW CAPITAL HEALTH’S FOOD WASTE MISSION EXTENDS BEYOND THE WALLS OF ITS HOSPITALS Sodexo at Capital Health is reducing food waste through waste monitoring programs and food recovery networks. OPERATIONS FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOINS URBAN SCHOOL FOOD ALLIANCE The nonprofit is now made up of 19 of the largest school districts in the country. OPERATIONS CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED’S LATEST PROGRAM AIMS TO MAKE FRESHMEN FEEL WELCOME ON CAMPUS First Year Eats provides freshmen with monthly events centered around making lasting, memorable connections. MENU RECIPE REPORT: PIZZAS THAT ARE READY TO PARTY Change up your pizza game with these unique twists on traditional toppings. MENU METZ SHAKES UP THE MENU WITH NEW POP- UP SERIES Innovation Table features a new recipe once a month that is not offered on the regular menu cycle. IN EVERY ISSUE LISTEN WITH FSD Podcast spotlight WATCH WITH FSD Latest video content from Foodservice Director. THE LAST BITE From FSD’s Best Sandwiches Contest, The Donkey & Elephant
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