FoodService Director

FoodService Director is a reliable resource for non-commercial operators seeking to enhance profitability and embrace innovation amid a shifting economic landscape. This dynamic and reader-friendly monthly magazine provides effective solutions and strategies to over 45,000 specific readers across various sectors of non-commercial foodservice, such as colleges, businesses, contract management, schools, healthcare, senior living, correctional facilities, and the military.

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New cookbook contains zero waste, but is full of excellent taste, courtesy of the chefs of Guckenheimer

5 days ago | foodservicedirector.com | Tara Fitzpatrick

Watermelon rind. Fennel fronds. Swiss chard stems. Leftover mashed potatoes. These are the unlikely stars of a new cookbook from workplace foodservice provider Guckenheimer, which is part of facility management company ISS. The Zero-Waste Cookbook aims to be the first in a continuing series and is designed for culinary pros and home cooks who get that sinking feeling when throwing out perfectly good, but lesser-used parts of veggies.
Go from rind to riches with these amazing new food waste-busting recipes

5 days ago | foodservicedirector.com | Tara Fitzpatrick

The chefs of workplace foodservice provider Guckenheimer have been hard at work on their new Zero Waste Cookbook, which we've sampled here to share a taste of their on-trend, clever and colorful ways to use the whole veggie — peels, rinds and all. Reducing food waste begins in the kitchen. Guckenheimer's chefs have just unveiled the Zero Waste Cookbook, where peels, crusts, leftovers and more get a second chance for plate perfection, all with fresh, vibrant flavors and cool presentations.
Menu Trends | FoodService Director

6 days ago | foodservicedirector.com | Tara Fitzpatrick

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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s Medi concept gives students healthy options that don’t lack flavor

1 week ago | foodservicedirector.com | Benita Gingerella

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is inviting students to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean this fall with the launch of its new concept, Medi. The idea for the concept came from students themselves, who were requesting more healthy options on campus. “We went in the direction of more Mediterranean diet, because I think [students are] looking for healthy,” says Aramark Director of Culinary Tim Zintz.
Demystifying gut health with Melissa Zarrella, the chef who brings the magic of fermentation to the UHart Farmers Market

1 week ago | foodservicedirector.com | Tara Fitzpatrick

The appeal of life as a chef on campus felt to Melissa Zarrella like a revelation after years in hotels and catering. "Once you get into universities, you never leave," says Zarrella, who is senior executive chef with Aramark at the University of Hartford (UHart) in Connecticut.
A new study could pave the way for a condiment that could reduce foods’ spiciness and other news you may have missed

1 week ago | foodservicedirector.com | Benita Gingerella

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MAHA report targets ultra-processed foods in schools as a reason behind the rise in childhood chronic disease

1 week ago | foodservicedirector.com | Benita Gingerella

A new report by the Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again went after ultra-processed foods in school meals and the U.S. House passed a bill that would threaten universal school meal access by cutting funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Meanwhile at the state level, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law that will ban lunch shaming and expand universal free school meal access.
Bringing patients joy through food

2 weeks ago | foodservicedirector.com | Julianne Pepitone

Welcoming guests at a hospital is a challenging type of hospitality. One can design beautiful sun-drenched buildings, send cheerful staff to check in with patients frequently, and employ providers who work efficiently—and even still, it’s not likely that the guests would choose to be there if they had the option. Long-term patients often yearn for their “regular life,” and even short-term patients may still miss out on fun life milestones like birthday celebrations, holidays and senior proms.
4 stealable ideas from the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

2 weeks ago | foodservicedirector.com | Benita Gingerella

The National Restaurant Association Show took place earlier this month at Chicago’s McCormick place and there was no shortage of stealable ideas shared by both commercial and noncommercial operators. Check out these ideas that were spotted on the show floor and in education sessions.
Beverage giants Pepsi and Coke wade into the 'dirty soda' movement

2 weeks ago | foodservicedirector.com | Joe Guszkowski

Beverage giants Pepsi and Coca-Cola are showing off their mixology skills at the National Restaurant Association Show this year as they look to get in on the growing “craft beverage” movement. Pepsi was promoting its new Drips by Pepsi program, a pop-up concept that serves plussed-up versions of its classic soft drinks.