Ditch the Jell-O: Rethinking Hospital Food

Hospital food is notoriously gross. But chefs who are interested in serving patients while maintaining a flavor-focused approach to foodservice are working on changing that stereotype. Some, such as the chefs at the Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, New Jersey, have...

IFMA’s President’s Conference: Five Observations

Foodservice IP, among a record 450,000 others, attended the International Foodservice Manufacturer’s Association President’s Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona from November 5-7. Our intention was clear – to educate ourselves on the current industry...

Innovation Session? Better Questions Lead to Better Answers.

Innovation is one of those terms like “strategy.” Unless one is an academic, the definitions and shared understanding are rather abstract. Just ask someone to put together a “strategy” document, and see how many colleagues indicate it is either a tactical, operating...

Snacking: The Most Important Meal of the Day?

The next generation are grazing and snacking far more frequently than generations before it. More than half of Gen Z (some of whom are teenagers) and Millennials (none of whom are teens, and some of whom are pushing 40) eat three meals per day. But 84% of Gen Z and...

How Food Manufacturers Can Elevate Fourth of July Food

The food at any Fourth of July party is quintessential Americana, but like Thanksgiving, it tends to emphasize home cooking. Most Fourth of July hosts will have a barbecue or cookout (yes, there is a difference), along with cheap beer, sides, and salads. Expert hosts...