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MOVE OVER, MILLENNIALS. There’s a new generation entering the workforce, and that’s Gen Z. Every new generation brings fresh challenges in attracting and managing employees, but you can implement forward-thinking strategies to position yourself for success with your Gen Z staff.

Training and development in the food and restaurant industry must be viewed in terms of a more profound concept known as workforce development. That is the only sustainable solution to the growing demand-supply gap in the industry.

Food can bring strong emotions and pleasure. How can we mimic these pleasant experiences for our clients? Can simply discussing comfort foods with clients provide a meaningful experience and be a part of our nutrition services and therapy? You may also be curious about the brain science surrounding this phenomenon. First, I invite you to ponder the question, What is one food or beverage that creates positive emotions for you?

AS A FOODSERVICE MANAGER, you’ll likely need to plan group trainings on topics like allergy awareness and nutrition guidelines. These workshops enhance knowledge and skills of employees (Grappasonni et al., 2018), positively impacting habits. Several studies have linked higher knowledge levels in nutrition, allergies, and food safety to better practices in the kitchen (Bean et al., 2019, Jianu & Goleţ, 2019, Young & Thaivalappil, 2018).

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.

IT’S NO SECRET THAT STAFFING is one of the biggest challenges facing foodservice managers. From recruitment to retention, it can be difficult to find and keep good employees at your facility. By using strategic methods, though, you can navigate the turbulent waters of labor challenges and sail your way to better staffing.

A food safety management system is more than just a set of policies, procedures, and processes. It is a culture of continual improvement and a commitment to putting food safety first.

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.

Nutrition plays an essential role in meeting the complex physiological demands of wound healing. As a CDM, CFPP, you’re entrusted with nourishing patients through the food you provide, and thus can play a vital role on the treatment team.

This article presents general background information with some specific food and nutrition-related areas included in Immediate Jeopardy determination. Examples of specific IJ food and nutrition citations are provided.

CASEY SMILED AS HE READ THROUGH the animated comments on the forms. The tasting panel comments included: “Yuck—I would never drink this,” “It’s like heaven in a cup,” and “Absolutely delicious. I would drink this every day if I could.” 

IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS, it is crucial for foodservice operations to respond in a well-organized and efficient manner, maintain safety for both employees and customers, and continue to provide essential services. 

This article addresses the idea of a “cure” vs “remission” for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Nutrition professionals must be able to grasp goals of “remission” and provide updated best practice recommendations in food and nutrition for positive outcomes.

Here are five things to think about when deciding if that golden piece of equipment or technology is something that is feasible for your operation.

AS YOU ARE SITTING DOWN TO READ THIS ARTICLE, do you have your favorite beverage in hand? If not, please go grab one, or at least bring your favorite beverage to mind. Now that you have your beverage in hand or mind, take a moment to think about why it is your personal favorite.

2,400 MINUTES — that’s what you’ll find in a 40-hour work week to accomplish every task on your plate. That might sound like a lot, but you know that those minutes fly by faster than a hot knife through butter. Between managing staff, ensuring food quality, and administrative struggles, time always seems in short supply, and unfortunately there’s no way to increase this precious commodity. All is not lost, though. Luckily, there are many tips that can help you make the most of each minute!

MALNUTRITION CONTINUES TO BE A CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH EQUITY ISSUE with malnutrition and its risk affecting 20-50 percent of hospitalized patients. Social risk factors and existing chronic conditions increase malnutrition risk, overly burdening vulnerable populations.

Training and developing teams consists of initial onboarding, on-the-job training, in-service/classroom education and continuous education, and follow-up.

Food service can be chaotic and stressful at times— but creating a positive work environment can lead to a happier, more productive team.

Last year, ANFP surveyed acute care facilities to build a financial picture of food and labor costs across the industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on facilities across the country. ANFP surveyed members in September of 2021 to

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on facilities across the country in terms of recruitment and retention of employees. ANFP surveyed members in

Having an engaged and motivated staff helps with improved efficiency, staff morale, and results in less employee turnover. This interactive webinar fe

Benchmarks in all facilities have changed over the past two years. In this Industry Insights episode, we compare some b