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Top 10 Workforce Development Strategies

Jan 7, 2026
This top 10 list covers the Top 10 Workforce Development Strategies. The content for this list was compiled by Todd Barker, M...
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Career Reflections: Elaine Farley-Zoucha, RD, LMNT

Jan 4, 2026
This Career Reflections features Elaine Farley-Zoucha, RD, LMNT. Elaine is the Vice President of Recruiting, CDM Services at...
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Edge Express: Hidden Hunger in the Elderly: A Focus on Micronutrients

Dec 15, 2025
Many specific micronutrients are commonly deficient in the elderly. Food-based strategies can improve intakes, and working to...
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Industry Insights: 2025 Foodservice Director Role and Responsibilities Benc... Industry Insights: 2025 Foodservice Director Role and Responsibilities Benchmarks

Dec 15, 2025
This episode of ANFP Industry Insights highlights key Foodservice Director role and responsibility benchmarks from the ANFP 2...
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Career Reflections: Carolyn Straws, CDM, CFPP

Dec 5, 2025
This Career Reflections features Carolyn Straws, CDM, CFPP. Carolyn has been a member of ANFP and a CDM, CFPP since 2006. In...
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Edge: Navigating Digital Dilemmas: AI Use in Food Service

Dec 3, 2025
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into software, as well as new AI-specific tools, creates additional ethical...
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Welcome to National CDM, CFPP Day of the Year - 2025

Nov 28, 2025
ANFP Chair, Ken Owens, CDM, CFPP, welcomes you to ANFP National CDM, CFPP Day of the Year....
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Edge: Smart Design Solutions for Small Spaces

Nov 24, 2025
In a small space it’s essential that we only put in what is necessary, and arrange the space for maximum efficiency and out...
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Edge: Supporting Mental Wellness: Combating Stress and Burnout

Nov 18, 2025
This article offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help CDM, CFPPs recognize signs of stress and burnout, take proac...
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Top 10 Ways CDM, CFPPs Can Be Effective Preceptors for Dietary Manager Stud... Top 10 Ways CDM, CFPPs Can Be Effective Preceptors for Dietary Manager Students

Nov 6, 2025
This top 10 list covers the Top 10 Ways CDM, CFPPs Can Be Effective Preceptors for Dietary Manager Students. The content for...
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Career Reflections: Denise LeBlanc

Nov 3, 2025
This Career Reflections features Denise LeBlanc. Denise has been a member of ANFP since 2024. In this episode, Denise shares...
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Edge Express: Emotional Intelligence in Foodservice Leadership

Oct 28, 2025
In an industry defined by fast pace, high stress, and constant human interaction, EI isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s...
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Industry Insights: ANFP 2025 Staff Training & Communication Policies

Oct 27, 2025
This episode of ANFP Industry Insights highlights staff training and communication policies from the 2025 ANFP Skilled Nursin...
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Edge: Thinking Outside the Box: Safe Receiving Practices

Oct 6, 2025
In the overall food safety management system, the concept of Critical Control Points (CCPs) is fundamental. The U.S. Food and...
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Career Reflections: Mark Budd, CDM, CFPP

Oct 1, 2025
This Career Reflections features Mark Budd, CDM, CFPP. Mark has been a member of ANFP and a CDM, CFPP since 2007. In this epi...
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Edge: GLP-1 Medications: Dietary and Foodservice Implications for CDM, CFPP... Edge: GLP-1 Medications: Dietary and Foodservice Implications for CDM, CFPPs

Sep 22, 2025
This article slices through the scientific jargon and serves up GLP-1 in plain language: what these medications, officially k...
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Top 10 Reasons You Need an ANFP Mentor

Sep 8, 2025
This top 10 list covers the Top 10 Reasons You Need an ANFP Mentor. The content for this list was compiled by ANFP Staff....
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Career Reflections: Zlatko Jancic, MS, FACHE, CDM, CFPP

Sep 1, 2025
This Career Reflections features Zlatko Jancic, MS, FACHE, CDM, CFPP. Zlatko has been a member of ANFP and a CDM, CFPP since...
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Industry Insights: 2025 ANFP Acute Care Facility Key Benchmarks

Aug 21, 2025
This episode of ANFP Industry Insights highlights key benchmarks from the 2025 ANFP Acute Care Facility Benchmarking Survey....
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Career Reflections: Jen Zdunczyk, CDM, CFPP

Aug 16, 2025
This Career Reflections features Jen Zdunczyk, CDM, CFPP. Jen has been a member of ANFP and a CDM, CFPP since 1999. In this e...
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Edge Express: Micromanaging vs. Undercommunicating: Striking the Right Bala... Edge Express: Micromanaging vs. Undercommunicating: Striking the Right Balance for Your Team

Aug 13, 2025
Most of us don’t want to be micromanagers – but when someone forgets to fill out the temperature logs yet again,...
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Edge: Building a Better Customer Experience Through Employee Engagement

Jul 22, 2025
When your staff is empowered and feels part of the change, they become champions of the CX and this ultimately leads to happi...
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Edge: Summertime Drinks to Prevent Dehydration in Older Adults

Jul 15, 2025
CDM, CFPPs in long-term care facilities can play a vital role in preventing dehydration. Finding ways to incorporate more flu...
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Edge: From Bland to Bold: Rethinking Healthy Meals in Food Service

Jul 9, 2025
The key to creating bold and nutritious food thus lies in combining multiple taste elements in balanced proportions, while le...

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