K-State will have food safety research center
Even preschoolers at Plaza Del Niños, a Head Start program at Penn Valley Community College, have learned that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for them. Full story
Ahead of the Bell: Healthcare Services reports 1Q
Healthcare Services Group Inc., which provides housekeeping and food services to hospitals and nursing homes, reported first-quarter earnings below analysts' expectations, but analysts still like the company's growth prospects. Full story
Healthcare Services Group shares fall on 1Q report
Healthcare Services Group Inc., which provides housekeeping and food services to hospitals and nursing homes, said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit rose 5 percent from a year earlier on stronger revenue growth. Full story
Edible art coming to you soon
Hundreds of restauranteurs and food industry professionals gathered to experience the new tastes and trends for 2011 at the 18th annual International Restaurant and Foodservice show in New York.
Congressman sues companies in congressional cafeteria
A suit by Representative Dennis Kucinich against food service companies that operate in the Longworth Cafeteria for dental damage is a private matter, a lawyer for the congressman said on Wednesday. Full story
Lunch ladies go gourmet as food gets healthier
They still wear sensible shoes, but the nation's lunch ladies are trading in their hair nets for chef toques as they learn how to cook healthier food. Full story
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