New Y-Pulse study explores future of campus dining at U.S. colleges and universities
Culinary leaders on campus share insight on post-pandemic dining expectations
Results of a new nationwide survey among leading culinary professionals on college and university campuses was released recently by Y-Pulse. The study was designed to gauge the current state of campus dining and the expected long-lasting impact of the pandemic on campus foodservice. Researchers found wide ranging adaptations that included: updated wellness programs, repurposed operations, updated equipment and new perspectives on vendor relationships.
“College and university foodservice operators are often at the leading edge of trends and quick to adapt their operations to meet the needs of their student customers, which makes them a great barometer to assess lifetime habits that are developing on today’s campuses,” said Sharon Olson, executive director of Y-Pulse. “We were thrilled to hear from a diverse range of campuses across the country and get a glimpse into the future of campus dining.”