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April 20, 2023

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Introducing the NEW! CN Executive Update^® Digital Magazine Food Issue

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Top Six Most Popular Articles:

Uncertainty Surrounds Foodservice Legislation

Here's Six Issues You Should Know About

By Sally Spero, School Foodservice Consultant^®

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Spark More Interest In The Food You Serve

Ways to Upgrade Food Presentation

By Paula Pohlkamp, Supervisor of Nutrition Services,^®

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, MN

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Six Food Allergy Facts To Remember

Ensuring a Safe Food Environment

By Angela Gomez, RDN, SNS, School Nutrition Coordinator,^®

LunchAssist

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Find Commodity Information All In One Place

USDA Foods Has A New Database

By Sally Spero, School Foodservice Consultant^®

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FDA Releases 2022 Edition of the Food Code

Official Guidance on Food Safety

By Susan M. Thompson, MS, RDN, LDN, SNS, K-12 Consultant,^® Culinary Solution Centers, LLC

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New Twists On Breakfast Classics

Serve Comforting Foods Throughout the Day

By Sally Spero, School Foodservice Consultant^®

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Managing for Success

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3 Red Flags That Your Boss Is Toxic—And How To Get Out

There are warning signs that workers can look out for

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How To Politely Interrupt Someone

It can be hard to interject politely. But it’s an important skill to have. Read here

It Takes Versatility to Lead in a Volatile World

Versatility is an even stronger component of effective leadership now than it was before Read here

Here’s Your Brain’s Survival Guide To Get Motivated Again

T hese strategies will simply accelerate what you’re already doing well Read here

Three Surefire Ways To Form A New Habit

What would it take to be able to set goals and achieve them? Read here

The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Someone Resigns

And What To Do Instead Read here

Five Things You Can Do When Every Decision Looks Bad

How Do You Make a Decision When Every Option Looks Bad? Read here

7 Keys to Developing Resilience

Smart, resilient people will always surpass geniuses who quit Read here

How To Influence a Know-it-All at Work Powerful Phrases For More Confidence

Channel their expertise while staying confident in yours Read here

3 Ways to Be a Bossy Boss

Bossy isn’t all bad R ead here

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Creative and Trending Recipes

Try serving these new recipes to add more variety to your menus:

Black Bean Soup Read here

Lentil Taco Filling Read here

Creamy Salsa Dressing Read here

Salsa Vinegarette Read here

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8 Simple Merchandising Tips to Encourage Student Participation

With the right food options and a little bit of creativity, merchandising tactics can create an engaging mealtime experience that keeps kids full and fueled for learning, driving student participation without breaking the bank in terms of labor and time. Here are eight ways to use food merchandising to feed a hungry student body, without added hassle.

Other Recent Chef Central Features:

Why Investing in Extra Cold Storage Capacity Can Help Your School Read here

Five Pointers For Quality Service – Everyday

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Top Purchasing Considerations for Cold Storage Unit View here

Macaroni and Cheese: Beyond the Box Read here

Go Around the World with These 4 Delicious Sauces and Dressings Read here

Hot Trend Entrée Recipes Your Students Can’t Resist (Including the Vegetarians!) Read here

3 Effortless Recipe and Packaging Ideas (And Yes, That Includes Vegetarians) Read here

Food Safety Is About More Than Just Food Read here

You Can Influence Students' Lifelong Eating Habits Read here

Homeless Kids Learn The Joys of Cooking Read here

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