DiningRD Blog

We were honored to have DiningRD Culinary Innovation Specialist Cameron Oestringer invited to serve as a judge for the 2026 KCARE Culinary Competition, hosted by the Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment (KCARE) in partnership with Incite Strategic Partners and Gordon Food Service. The virtual competition showcased the creativity and culinary talent of long-term…

We’re excited to share that DiningRD has once again been named to the Inc. 5000, marking our fourth consecutive year among America’s fastest-growing private companies. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping…

Dietitian Intelligence RecipeCapture + SmartDiet are here! Take your chef’s signature recipes or your residents’ favorite home recipes and upload them instantly with RecipeCapture. Then use SmartDiet to automatically create therapeutic and texture-modified versions — saving hours while standardizing recipes and preserving the meals your residents love. See the Tools in Action Join our upcoming Dietitian Intelligence Training on Monday to see RecipeCapture and SmartDiet in…

Practical Food Safety Tips for Foodservice Teams As warmer weather continues, it’s a good time to reinforce food safety practices related to cyclosporiasis—a food-borne, gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Cyclosporiasis utbreaks are often linked to fresh produce and can pose a greater risk to older adults and senior living communities. Fortunately, the same strong…

The dietetics profession is evolving. Today’s registered dietitians are leading technology initiatives, shaping dining experiences, advising organizations, and influencing the future of healthcare in ways that extend far beyond traditional clinical practice. In addition to offering new ways to make an impact, many of these career paths can provide opportunities for increased earning potential, greater…

Connecting Resident Care and Dining Operations DiningRD is excited to announce a new CareSync integration with August Health, a modern senior living operating platform designed to help communities streamline care management, medication administration, compliance, and resident records. By connecting August Health with DiningRD’s MealCard™ within DiningManager™, communities can automatically share resident information between systems, helping…

With the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and the recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) memorandum reinforcing expectations for food and nutrition services in acute care, there has been increased attention on how nutrition guidance is interpreted and applied across healthcare settings.  As a team of Registered Dietitians at…

Smarter Tools. Stronger Compliance. Real Results. Senior living dining teams are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and stay survey-ready – while still delivering personalized, high-quality dining experiences. This spring, we’re introducing a new set of enhancements designed specifically for long-term care and senior living communities. From faster recipe management to real-time dashboards…

When you go to a restaurant, what’s the first thing you do? You look at the menu. Senior living is no different – except this isn’t just a dining venue.It’s home. From the very first tour, dining plays a critical role in how prospective residents and families evaluate a community. In fact, industry insights consistently…

How Survey-Ready Labeling and Chef-Smart Plating Work Together As we all know, a well-plated meal makes food look better, and gives the impression that it tastes better as well. We want to wow our residents and their families, so we know that in senior living, presentation matters for hospitality first and foremost. But did you…