US Foods Helps Keep College Dining On-Trend At NACUFS Conference

ROSEMONT, Ill.– Gone are the days of microwave meals and ramen noodles for college students – today they are asking for food that is healthy, nutritious and tastes great. US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies, is helping operators of campus dining halls meet students’ needs by sharing the latest food trends at the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) National Conference.

As a Diamond Sponsor of NACUFS—the college and university foodservice industry’s premier event—US Foods will also be engaging attendees in product tastings and business solution demonstrations, while sharing expertise on food trends and sustainable business practices.

On Friday, July 13, Mark Eggerding, vice president of product sales support, US Foods, will lead a seminar on the latest food trends and how campuses across the country can design effective and affordable menus based on popular food items.

“It is essential that colleges and universities understand the types of foods that are popular among their diners,” said Eggerding. “US Foods takes the guess work out of menu planning by helping operators understand which products and concepts will best match campus diners’ expectations for taste, while meeting quality, operational and financial goals.”

Now more than ever, American diners are looking for sustainable, nutritious food options and college and university campuses are no different. Given this, sustainability and nutrition will also be a key part of the conversation at the conference. Jorge Hernandez, senior vice president of food safety and quality assurance, US Foods, will participate in a panel discussion on Friday, July 13 to share insights on how the foodservice industry can benefit from sustainable business practices.

“Reducing operating costs through sustainable practices not only makes sense for the environment, but for any business,” said Hernandez. “Our college and university customers are especially conscious of this business imperative and US Foods is committed to helping them meet their goal of offering healthy, nutritious food options in a way that reduces operating costs and improves their bottom line.”

US Foods will continue the conversation on these topics with interactive activities at its booth (booth #1131). US Foods chefs will be on-hand to offer tastings from the new summer product line focusing on Mediterranean cuisine on Thursday, July 12, from 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and on Friday, July 13, from 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Attendees will also be able to view demonstrations of some key US Foods’ business solutions at the booth, such as Menu Profit Builder Pro, a program that helps develop menus to meet profitability goals and effectively manage inventory.

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About US Foods

With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest private company in America. Many of the entities that make up US Foods were founded in the 19th century, including one that sold provisions to travelers heading west during the 1850s gold rush. As one of the country's most innovative food companies and leading distributors, US Foods offers more than 350,000 national brand products and its own high-quality “exclusive brand” items, ranging from fresh meats and produce to prepared and frozen foods. The company proudly employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide, and provides the finest quality food and related products to more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions. The company is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Discover more at www.usfoods.com.

Source: US Foods