Food safety may not be the flashiest topic in school nutrition, but it is one of the most important. Every meal served in a school cafeteria represents a promise to families that their children are receiving food that is not only nutritious and delicious, but also safe. In a recent episode of the NutriSmart Snax podcast, host Maureen Pisanick sat down with Jason Miller of Innovative Solutions Group/SFSPac to discuss practical food safety strategies that help school nutrition

At Pisanick Partners, we love sharing stories of school nutrition leaders who inspire change and innovation in their cafeterias. This time, we’re spotlighting Amy Voigt, Director of Food Service at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools - and the driving force behind initiatives that engage staff, excite students, and make school lunch a true extension of the classroom. A Career Built on Passion for School Nutrition Amy’s journey began during her dietetic internship, wher

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