Many colleges and universities are surprised to discover just how much campus dining can impact a school's culture. A lack of food variety, repetitious menus, and ineffective management can put a serious damper on student, staff, and...
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Creative Dining Chefs Get a Taste of Africa at Worlds of Flavor 2022
What do barbecue, fried fish, and black-eyed peas have in common? All these common cooking techniques or ingredients originally came to North America from Africa. This culinary impact, as well as other ingredients and preparation methods, took center stage at Worlds...
5 Ways Micro Markets Provide All-Day Culinary Delights
Convenience isn’t just for convenience stores anymore! Employees and students want food when they want it, whether or not dining services are open. Whether it's your third-shift staff or an athlete leaving a late practice, accessibility to flavorful food made with...
Creative Ways to Reduce Wasted Food
Even without factoring in population, the United States produces more food waste than any other country in the world. And when you look at our landfills, you may be surprised to see that wasted food takes up more space than any other waste product. On average,...
Easy Ways to Add Good Fats Into Your Diet
When it comes to nutrition, fats have earned a bad reputation, but they aren't all bad for us! Current nutrition science associates certain fat types with optimal nutrition and healthy weight, but how do we identify which fats are good or bad? March is National...
Establish a Successful Dining Program by Cultivating Engaged Employees
The ongoing labor shortage has been a challenge for the hospitality industry, specifically dining. While many organizations put significant emphasis on their hiring efforts, it’s easy to overlook the assets we already have: our current employees. With a turnover rate...
Hot Meals for Residents in Tornado-Ravaged Kentucky
In December 2021, tornadoes ravaged the Southern United States and Ohio Valley. Among the worst-hit were towns in Western Kentucky where more than 1,000 homes and buildings were destroyed. In Dawson Springs, KY, 75% of homes were destroyed. Many people in this area...
Creative Dining Services Receives the West Michigan Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award
September 30, 2021 — The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum awarded Creative Dining Services the 2021 West Michigan Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award. This award recognizes a local organization that models triple-bottom line commitment, embracing business...