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

How Smart Shortcuts and Quality Ingredients Help School Nutrition Programs Thrive At Pisanick Partners, we believe the best ideas for school nutrition come from collaboration, creativity, and real world experience. That is exactly why conversations like this one matter. We sat down with our longtime partner and friend Keith Amos  from Sandridge Crafted Foods to talk about food shows, menu inspiration, labor realities, and how schools can use high quality prepared ingredients

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.