The School Food Rocks Podcast

Joe dives deep into the K-12 side of Hobart with Grace Strotman, Marketing and K-12 segment manager from Hobart food preparation equipment.

Joe & Matt discuss the history of Traulsen/ITW background, today's refrigeration, and what's coming in 2024!

Joe, Maggie, & Susie discuss all things cheese in school food service including sustainability & farmers.

Joe, Matthew, & Bryan talk all things Hobart, their legacy, sustainability practices and how Hobart Warewash can help your school district improve in those efforts.

Joe & Ryan dive deep into the importance of seafood offerings in the k-12 industry.

In this episode Joe and Jessica discuss what sets Atlas apart from their competitors, their commitment to American Made products, and a recently completed project in Texarkana, TX.

Joe, Lauren, and special guest Traci Causey, Vice President, Programs & Strategy, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, discuss universal free meals, Healthier Generation's health equity approach to supporting schools across the country to improve nutrition and food access, and the organization's prestigious recognition program, America's Healthiest Schools, honoring schools for pri...

Lauren talks Butterball Turkey with Frank Samuelson at the SNA Annual National Confrence in Denver Co.

Joe and Lauren talk to multiple members of the McCain Foodservice team during the 2023 SNA Annual National Conference in Denver, Colorado

Joe Urban chats with Chef Kenny Walpole from AccuTemp live from show floor at the SNA Annual National Conference in Denver Co. They discuss the ANC and the exciting opportunity for K-12 operations.

Joe & Lauren talk with Conor Doyle from AmTab live at the 2023 School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference. They discuss how AmTab Manufacturing can help you upgrade your cafeteria space to create a modern, popular, and fun environment.

On this episode of the School Food Rocks Podcast Joe Urban & Dom Jr., Vice President of Operations at Atlas Metal dive into the world of serving line equipment and talk about why Atlas Metal is the go-to manufacturer for the K-12 industry.

In this episode Joe & Lauren talk with Frank Samuelson from Butterball about everything Turkey & what is happening in our current industry!

Joe & Lauren talk with Dusty & Becki Swan from Swan Solutions about how technology companies are helping school districts around the country navigate & track professional standards training required by USDA.

In this episode Jason, Joe, and Lauren discuss Farm to School Efforts, Chefs in Schools, Collaborations with Non-K12 chefs, and his work with the CIA

In this episode Kern, Joe, and Lauren discuss the importance of outstanding customer service in school foodservice programs.

In this episode Blake, Joe, and Lauren discuss the Certified Angus Beef Brand and what sets this premium brand above all the others

In this episode Rachael, Joe, and Lauren discuss the Rachael's journey into child nutrition, the role of chefs in schools, the value of best practice sharing with Districts, and improving the quality and perception of school meals.

In this episode Sal, Joe, and Lauren discuss the important work being done by Contract Management Companies in the K12 School Foodservice Industry, ways to improve perceptions of school foodservice, and upcoming legislative changes in our industry

In this episode Sharon & Joe discuss her journey into child nutrition, the role of chefs in schools, the impact she had as Director of her school foodservice program, improving the quality and perception of school meals, and her new role with ICN.

In this episode Marlon & Joe discuss innovative ways to market and promote school foodservice programs

In this episode Candace & Joe discuss the current challenges in the food distribution industry and potential upcoming USDA regulations, and strategies for school districts to navigate them in an effort to produce the highest quality school food for children nationally.