Serve It Safely: Our Approach to Food Allergies
ArticlesDid you know, according to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), 1 in 13 children in the United States has at least one food allergy? In the schools SAGE serves, 1 in 11 students has been diagnosed with a food allergy. To keep our guests with food allergies safe, we’ve developed a comprehensive allergen safety program called Serve It Safely. Our program begins with menu design. Managers team up with our Registered Dietitians and work closely with each venue to...
International Cuisine: What’s the Difference Between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food?
ArticlesThe Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions are close geographically, which has cultivated similarities in their cuisines over the centuries. Both diets heavily feature vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nutritious fats from olive oils, nuts, and seeds, as well as less red meat than many other cultures. However, the two aren’t interchangeable — though they’re often confused with each other — and there are several differences that separate them. Countries commonly associated with Mediterranean cuisine most often include those that border...
Up Your Game with Performance Spotlight®
Nutrition, Performance SpotlightDoes your athlete want to add an extra edge to their game? Proper fueling is one strategy athletes and active students can use to optimize their performance. Research shows adequate nutrition can maximize gains in speed, strength, and agility; shorten the recovery period; provide nutrients that support overall health; and reduce the risk of injury and illness. We recognize that athletes and active students have unique nutritional needs to help them perform their best. Performance Spotlight® is our nutrition guidance...
Touch of SAGE Privacy Policy
Touch of SAGEPRIVACY POLICY This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) tells you about the information that SAGE Dining Services, Inc. (“SAGE,” “we” or “our”) collects in connection with the operation of its SAGE Dining mobile application (the “Application”), how the information is used and how you can access and correct certain information that we may collect. Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to information collected from you by SAGE via the Application and does not apply to information obtained...
SAGE Expands into Ontario with Crescent School
SAGE CommunityWe're pleased to announce our expansion into Ontario through our partnership with Crescent School, a leading independent boys' school in Toronto. SAGE has been serving schools in British Columbia since 2013. As the new food services provider for Crescent School, SAGE will collaborate closely with the school's administration, faculty, and students to create a dynamic dining program that reflects the school's core values and supports the holistic development of its young men. With the shared belief that mealtimes are opportunities...
Raising Awareness for Food Allergies
AllergiesEach May, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) dedicates a week to raising awareness around food allergies through events, social media, and education. This year, Food Allergy Awareness Week runs May 14-20. Food allergies are severe and sometimes life-threatening conditions that affect more than 32 million Americans, including about 1 in 13 children, according to FARE. In the schools SAGE serves, 1 in 11 students has a food allergy. A food allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to a...
All Foods Fit: Enjoy Your Food and Dining Experiences!
All Foods FitAs you already know, All Foods Fit means there are no “good” or “bad” foods. We eat many different foods for many different reasons because food supports us in a variety of ways, such as providing nutritional balance, allowing the opportunity to explore other flavors and cultures, and giving us the chance to create long-lasting memories and enjoy the dining experience. So far, we’ve discussed the fuel, culture, togetherness, and exploration components of our All Foods Fit nutrition philosophy. The...
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Articles, From Our KitchenMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout U.S. and Canadian history. As a dining services provider, our celebration revolves around food, so it’s only natural to highlight this month through that lens. Let’s take a look at some of today’s notable Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs and their culinary contributions and achievements. Chef Cristeta Comerford is in charge of the...