UF is the first higher-education institution in the state to implement mobile ID technology. The University of Florida will offer its students, faculty and staff contactless technology on campus to conveniently access campus buildings, purchase food, check in for events, use library services, and more. The shift from physical cards to a contactless GATOR ONE […]

For the first time in 20 years, a new, redesigned identification card will be available for the University of Florida community beginning Feb. 6. A single, universal card design will be issued for students, faculty and staff. Along with a modern design, the new card will have both a magnetic stripe and contactless chip technology […]

The Donation will Help the Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry Provide for those Facing Food Insecurity at the University of Florida and Support this Year’s Chop & Chomp/Beat FSU Food Drive.   Gainesville, FL, November 29, 2022 – Pepsi Stronger Together, PepsiCo’s series of grassroots initiatives tailored to support local communities, and Winn-Dixie are supporting […]

Big changes are underway for those who eat on campus at the University of Florida, as Florida Fresh Dining continues its expansion. Gainesville, FL, October 10, 2022 – Over the summer, the University of Florida (UF) and their new food service provider, Chartwells Higher Education, introduced “Florida Fresh Dining,” bringing local food concepts to campus […]

The University of Florida’s official identification card will undergo its first redesign in nearly 20 years.   The look of GATOR ONE cards — which are issued to students, faculty and staff, in addition to vendors who frequent campus — will be updated to better align with the university’s latest branding and logos. Additionally, the new […]

Florida Fresh Dining has pledged to partner with local restaurants and to continue investing in local growers and producers   Charlotte, N.C., July 22, 2022 – The University of Florida (UF) and Chartwells Higher Education announced today the launch of the university’s new dining brand, Florida Fresh Dining.  With a focus on local partnership and […]

New partnership will bring nearly 60,000 students a completely transformed dining experience Charlotte, N.C., May 2, 2022 – The University of Florida announced today it has chosen Chartwells Higher Education as the official food provider for campus dining, effective July 1. UF issued a call for proposals from qualified food service companies in July 2021. […]

UF’s Release of Food Services ITN The University of Florida, through its office of Business Services, operating under the Division of Business Affairs, has released the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for its food services program. This document outlines the competitive bid process to identify the university’s food services supplier for the next contract period. The […]

GAINESVILLE, Florida — Byppo Technologies (“Byppo”), Gainesville’s innovative local food service platform, is partnering with Aramark, a global leader of acclaimed services in food, facilities, and uniforms, to bring a revolutionary campus dining experience to the University of Florida. Byppo will launch BYPPOCampus, an on-campus delivery service program–entirely staffed by students–to deliver food from UF […]

GAINESVILLE, FL – The company that keeps 175 snack machines stocked across the University of Florida and UF Health’s campuses is now filling shelves at The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry. Canteen donated nearly 1,000 snack items to the University grocer, stocking the Pantry with Little Debbie Oatmeal Pies and Zap’s Chips, as well as […]