Every Monday this Fall Semester 2024 at The District Dining Court will feature plant forward menu items.

Ohio University Culinary Services is a proud member of the Menus of Change initative.

Menus of Change is part of an ecosystem of CIA  (Culinary Institute of America) thought leadership initiatives for supporting the best possible future for the overall foodservice industry—including staying ahead of emerging, high-impact trends and issues. The 24 Menus of Change Principles serve as the reference point for this broader ecosystem and provide guidance and direction as issues of health, sustainability, and food ethics arise. The initiative also provides the foundational definitions and contextual language around the concept of “plant-forward” menus.

At the core of Menus of Change are our Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus . These provide chefs and foodservice leaders with menu and recipe guidance related to health and sustainability, along with business strategies that integrate both environmental and nutrition science imperatives. In its 10+ years since inception, Menus of Change has established a compelling new agenda for the foodservice industry through an annual leadership summit at the CIA’s Hyde Park campus and an ongoing series of tools and guidance for foodservice professionals.