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Edge Express: Food Allergens as a Safety Hazard

Food allergies are becoming more common and continue to rise every year. They are more than dietary preferences or sensitivities; in some cases, they pose a serious threat to safety, especially within healthcare settings.

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7 min read

Feb 19, 2026

Edge Express: The Importance of Standardized Recipes

Many other reasons and best practices are out there to put standardized recipes into use in our operations. However, these are the ones that have been the most glaring in my experience. If we can build a culture and expectation of using standardized recipes, these three broad areas will most likely cover any other concern we have in our operation. If we pay attention to this process in our kitchens, we set ourselves up for success.

Article

9 min read

Dec 15, 2025

Edge Express: Hidden Hunger in the Elderly: A Focus on Micronutrients

Many specific micronutrients are commonly deficient in the elderly. Food-based strategies can improve intakes, and working together as a team to address deficiencies can help with early interventions.

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6 min read

Oct 28, 2025

Edge Express: Emotional Intelligence in Foodservice Leadership

In an industry defined by fast pace, high stress, and constant human interaction, EI isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s a competitive advantage. When leaders develop self-awareness, empathy, and strong social skills, everything from customer satisfaction to staff retention improves.

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6 min read

Aug 13, 2025

Edge Express: Micromanaging vs. Undercommunicating: Striking the Right Balance for Your Team

Most of us don’t want to be micromanagers – but when someone forgets to fill out the temperature logs yet again, it’s easy to fall into that trap. At the other end of the spectrum, giving staff too much flexibility and freedom without proper guidance and training can leave everyone frustrated. The best foodservice managers learn over time to walk the line between these two extremes. With practice, you can provide enough direction to support efficiency and safety, while still allowing your team t

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7 min read

Jun 11, 2025

Edge Express: Crafting Meals with Culture & History

CDM, CFPPs act as the “voice of the plate,” ensuring meals are not only safe and nutritious but emotionally significant. Their role includes honoring residents’ culinary histories while upholding individualized clinical nutrition interventions.

Article

7 min read

Feb 19, 2025

Edge Express: New Year, New Outlook

Let’s look at some simple but effective strategies to prepare more nutritionally-sound and flavorful foods now and going forward.

Article

11 min read

Dec 20, 2024

Edge Express: Level Up Your Holiday Dishes

With just a little more imagination and a different perspective, we can breathe new life into these menu items and lift them up for the December holidays.

Article

12 min read

Nov 5, 2024

Edge Express: Creative Culinary Strategies for Managing Food Allergies

Foodservice managers must employ creative culinary strategies to ensure safe meals in any setting. Let’s look at two approaches to help you navigate this complex challenge.

Article

8 min read

Aug 26, 2024

Edge Express: It's a Gut Feeling - An Overview of Gut Health

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY THE GUT IS SO IMPORTANT TO HEALTH? The trillions of microorganisms that live there play interactive roles in our health, from healthy digestion to mental well-being. The gut microbiome is the environment within the digestive system where bacteria live. It is a diverse environment of good and bad bacteria that are constantly working for or against us.

Article

7 min read

Jun 18, 2024

Edge Express: Enjoy Flavorful Foods While Reducing Dietary Sodium

To assist healthcare providers in offering evidence-based guidance, this article presents an overview of sodium and its impact on overall health. Sources of sodium in foods, interpreting sodium-related food labels, and suggestions for adding flavor are included. The end goal is to aid individuals in achieving a healthy intake of sodium, while enjoying food that tastes great.

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9 min read

Apr 21, 2024

Edge Express: A Balancing Act - Protecting Your Clients with Food Safety and Professional Ethics

THE FOOD SYSTEM IS COMPLEX; not only does it affect the well-being of people’s lives, but also the organization itself. It encompasses the entire food chain—from operation management and personnel, to food production and consumption.

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9 min read

Feb 21, 2024

Edge Express: Menu Makeovers Using Healthy People 2030

Healthy People 2030 is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that includes 359 measurable, evidence-based health objectives for Americans (Healthy People 2030, 2023). Understanding the history and purpose of the Healthy People initiative can set the stage for the policy and programs you manage to keep your clients healthy.

Article

8 min read

Dec 14, 2023

Edge Express: Team-Based Nutrition Screening, Assessment & System Management for Successful Outcomes

Healthcare facilities with effective nutritional programs and positive outcomes integrate practice around basic principles. This article highlights two principles to help healthcare facilities improve nutritional care and services for successful outcomes.

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8 min read

Oct 20, 2023

Edge Express: Prioritizing Food Safety in Schools: An Essential Approach

In the next few sections, we will explore the various aspects of food safety in schools—from the importance of proper handling to the role of regulations and the responsibility of stakeholders. Children are particularly vulnerable to foodborne pathogens, and an outbreak can have severe consequences. Ensuring food safety in schools is not merely a matter of providing healthy meals; it is about safeguarding the health of students and preventing foodborne illnesses.