Nov 5, 2026 | Tips
Running a school cafeteria means juggling tight budgets, USDA nutrition standards, picky eaters, staffing gaps, and aging kitchen equipment, often all in the same week. Trade shows put suppliers, equipment makers, peers, and training sessions in one place, so you can...
Oct 29, 2026 | News
Long Beach is about to fill up with school nutrition professionals. The California School Nutrition Association (CalSNA) will hold its 74th Annual Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd, from November 11 to 14, 2026. The conference is the...
Oct 6, 2026 | Tips
Every school day, a few hundred students squeeze through a lunch line with maybe 20 minutes to eat. How they identify themselves at the register, by typing an ID code or scanning an ID, can decide whether that line moves or stalls. So which do students prefer?...
Sep 28, 2026 | Tips
Anyone who has worked in a school cafeteria knows the feeling. The doors open, and within minutes a quiet room turns into a wall of hungry students with a limited window to eat. Understanding when the rush happens, and why, is the first step toward managing it. The...
Sep 24, 2026 | Tips
Maintaining a school cafeteria is a multifaceted endeavor that extends beyond simply serving meals. It encompasses the upkeep of kitchen equipment, adherence to health regulations, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and students. As the academic year...
