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February 17, 2009
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SPECIAL REPORT Outlook 2009: Value, Re-Valued
Here's our annual segment-by-segment update on the state of the onsite market. We analyzed the facts and figures to give you a clearer picture of the trends that will drive specific foodservice segments in the year ahead.

Portland Public Schools: Meal Program Reboot
Over the past four years, Portland Public Schools has overhauled its foodservice production, finance and delivery systems to streamline operations. Here's how. Read More

Stir Fry Sensations
Adding Asian flair to your menu can be as subtle as incorporating traditional ingredients or as dramatic as offering made-to-order stir fry dishes at any daypart. Read More


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Virginia Tech Explores Coffee Supply Source
A trip to visit a Nicaraguan grower strengthens already strong ties between school, students and supply chain. Read More

Editor's Page: The Other Side of the Service Equation
Non-food services are becoming a much more significant part of foodservice contractor service portfolios. Read More

Basics & Beyond: Snack Better
Salty, savory, sticky or sweet. Healthful snacks can do it all these days. Great healthy snack roll-up ideas and a recipe for a quick banana snack. Read More

Menu Trendwatch: Seafood
Where are seafood menus headed? To help chart the course, we interviewed David Morris, research director, Food and Foodservice, Mintel International. Read More

Tasty but Less Filling Smoothies
Onsite operators find ways to take some of those extra calories out of this popular treat. Read More

Aramark Rolls Out K-6 Dining Platform
Cool*Caf is designed to promote healthy eating and participation in a fun setting. Read More

Guest Chef: From New York Restaurants to Healthcare
Sam Malek, a New York restaurant vet, makes good in healthcare foodservice. Read More

New No-Cal Sweetener Enters the Market
Stevia-based sweeteners have received FDA approval and are being marketed as a "natural" sweetener alternative. Read More

SNA Sets Legislative Priorities
Reimbursement increase, regulation of competitive foods lead an ambitious agenda. Read More

UM Dining Caters Youth Conference
Over the three-day weekend leading up to Inauguration Day, the University of Maryland's UM Dining Services fed more than 15,000 junior high and high school students. Read More

Just Desserts
Uncommon Scents: Are the birds and the bees about to be replaced by the porks and the beefs? Burger King's new men's body spray that is redolent of grilled meat. Read More

Still Time to Enter Best Concepts!
FM is looking for entries for the 2009 Best Concepts Awards Competition. Go to www.foodmanagement.com for an entry form and details. Read More

 
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