When it comes to running a strong school nutrition program, there’s one truth that consistently rises to the top: the menu drives everything . From food cost and labor to participation and financial sustainability, the menu is the foundation of a healthy program. That idea was at the heart of a recent NutriSmart SNAX  podcast conversation between host Maureen Pisanick and longtime colleague and friend Lynn Shavinsky of Health-e Pro. Their discussion explored how thoughtful me

At Pisanick Partners, we’re always asking one big question: How do we move school meals from compliant… to compelling? On a recent episode of the NutriSmart SNAX Podcast, Maureen sat down with Chef Darren Layre from Gordon Food Service to talk about trends, tools, and taking smart culinary risks in K-12. Chef Darren brings 17 years of hospitality experience and a culinary degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology - but what we love most is his willingness to challenge th

How Global Flavors Are Transforming School Lunch Sometimes the most impactful ideas start small. In a recent episode of the NutriSmart SNAX  podcast, host Maureen Pisanick sat down with longtime colleague and school nutrition innovator Lincoln Yee of International Food Solutions to talk about how one simple question - “Why can’t schools serve global flavors?”  - turned into a national movement within child nutrition. Their story is a reminder that meaningful change in school