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...

To Tip or Not to Tip? Depends, Really.

I have written way too much lately about inflation, the economy, wages and the grim realities of wrestling employment in our industry back to normalcy. As we continue to navigate a climate where the effects of the pandemic are still bringing very real challenges, we...

Takeout Packaging Legislation: Fostering Consumer Adoption

  Customers, policy makers, and foodservice providers alike are concerned about reducing their environmental impact and mitigating climate change. While this has affected menus (e.g., plant-based diets, farm-to-table dining), another key impact of this concern is...