Live from the ASBA Capital Conference At the ASBA Capital Conference in Columbus, we spent two days surrounded by school district leaders - superintendents, treasurers, board members, and so many familiar faces. It felt less like a conference and more like a family reunion. Our shared goal? Supporting the people who make schools work. For this special edition of the NutriSmart SNAX Podcast , we sat down with two of my favorite collaborators and longtime colleagues - Phil Herm

Episode 12 of the NutriSmart SNAX Podcast  featured a lively conversation between our co-founder, Maureen Pisanick, RDN, LD , and Marisa Seitz , RDN, LD Education Specialist at Gordon Food Service (GFS) —and a former school food service director herself. Together, they explored how collaboration, communication, and creativity drive success in school nutrition programs. From the Director’s Seat to the Distributor’s Side Marisa’s story comes full circle. “I always said I wasn’

At Pisanick Partners, our mission is simple but powerful: Wholesome Meals Fueling Healthy Lives. Behind every school menu item, there’s a process—one that blends creativity, compliance, and collaboration. In a recent conversation with our team’s newest partner, Alana Hansen, we explored exactly how a recipe goes from a spark of inspiration to a meal enjoyed by students.

Whether you're a devoted fan of The Bear or not, as child nutrition leaders we often look to fast casual or “food away from home” trends to spark new ideas in our school cafeterias. But just like behind the scenes of The Bear, it’s not all roses and sunshine behind those back-of-house doors.

When it comes to wholesome meals fueling healthy lives, local food  plays a big role. In a recent conversation with Ali Guzik , Program Manager for the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and leader of Feed Our Future , we explored how her team connects schools, farmers, and communities to put fresh, local food on students’ trays. What Is Feed Our Future? Feed Our Future is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young minds to make mindful choices about what they eat. They connect sc

Get ready to “Taste the World” during National School Lunch Week 2025! From October 13–17, schools can turn their cafeterias into global gateways—complete with student passports, international menus, and cultural celebrations. This fun, educational week helps students explore new cuisines, embrace diversity, and discover how school meals bring the world to their plates.

At Pisanick Partners’ Nutritious Smart Snacks  podcast, we’re all about connecting passion with purpose - and this episode is a shining...

In the fast-paced world of school nutrition, menu planning requires more than just meeting regulations—it’s about creating meals students...

In the world of school nutrition, balancing flavor, creativity, and cost-effectiveness is no small feat. Recently, Maureen Pisanick sat...