News & Trends

Healthcare Innovator of the Year: OSU's Wexner Medical Center

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:00 +0000

iPad meal ordering … robot deliveries …. call center-less room service and major retail upgrades. Such forward-looking strategies are positioning Wexner Medical Center for the future of Accountable Care.

Wexner Medical Center features iPad meal ordering, robot deliveries, call center-less room service and major retail upgrades.

Getting a Handle on Handwashing

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:00 +0000

As hospitals focus on infection control, FSDs have turned to advances in technology.

Economizing By Centralizing

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:00 +0000

Independent health systems cooperate on central facility for consolidating purchase, repack and production functions.

NACUFS Announces Sustainability Award Winners

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:00 +0000

NACUFS has announced the winners of its 2013 Sustainability Awards, which recognize and honor institutions that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the promotion and implementation of environmental sustainability.

John Metz, Jr., Wins IFMA Gold Plate

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:00 +0000

John Metz, Jr., CEO of contract foodservice firm Sterling Spoon Culinary Management, has won the Gold Plate Award from IFMA.

UM Renegotiates Stadium Alcohol Contract After Losing Money

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:00 +0000

The University of Minnesota has renegotiated the concessions contract for its stadium with Aramark after losing $16,000 last year on alcohol sales despite gross sales of more than $900,000.

KU Expands Rooftop Garden

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:00 +0000

Kansas University Dining Services expects to get about twice as much fresh produce this year as before from its rooftop garden thanks to a major expansion of the available space.

Onsite Operators Dominate NRA Innovation Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:00 +0000

Kennesaw State University, the U.S. Air Force, Walt Disney Parks/Resorts and HMS Host all won NRA Innovation Awards, with Kennesaw State getting the top prize.

NRA Honors Military Foodservice Operators

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:34:00 +0000

The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation has announced award winners for excellence in military foodservice at operations worldwide.

Cal Poly Pomona Rolls Out Food Truck With "We Proudly Brew" Starbucks Items

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:53:00 +0000

Cal Poly Pomona's new Poly Trolley food truck incorporates the Starbucks branded We Proudly Serve menu of coffee drinks along with an innovative array of Asian and Southwestern inspired food choices.