<p><strong> Rosemont, IL</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Thanks to US Foods, college students can say goodbye to their microwavable meals and ramen noodle days. A study found that college students today are looking for a healthier, nutritious, and more appetizing meal. Because of this, US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies, is joining the operators of campus dining halls this week to share the latest food trends at the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) National Conference.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The NACUFS National Conference is the college and university foodservice industry’s premier event. As a Diamond Sponsor, US Foods will share its expertise on food trends, while engaging the attendees in product tastings and holding business solution demonstrations.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“It is essential that colleges and universities understand the types of foods that are popular among their diners… 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,” says Mark Eggerding, VP of Product Sales Support of US Foods.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Nutrition and sustainability will also be emphasized at the conference. Jorge Hernandez, Senior VP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance for US Foods, will participate in a panel discussion to share ways in which the foodservice industry can benefit from sustainable business practices.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“Reducing operating costs through sustainable practices not only makes sense for the environment, but for any business,” says Mr. 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.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">US Foods will be at the conference on Thursday July 12 and Friday July 13, 2012.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.usfoods.com/" target="_new"> US Foods </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
