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The School Food Rocks Podcast
The School Food Rocks Podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to K-12 school foodservice. Join us as we dive deep into the world of school meals, nutrition, and culinary innovation. Each episode features engaging conversations with industry experts, school foodservice directors, nutritionists, and more, who share their insights, strategies, and success stories.
Podcast Episodes
Matt McGillivary from ITW
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Joe & Matt discuss the history of Traulsen/ITW background, today's refrigeration, and what's coming in 2024!
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Discover the inspiring farmer story behind the iconic Land O’ Lakes Brand, ingenious strategies from Maggie to reduce waste in school foodservice programs, and innovative recipes from Susie using Land O’ Lakes Foodservice products.
Matthew Cautin & Bryan Burruss from Hobart
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Matthew Cautin & Bryan Burruss from Hobart
Joe, Matthew, & Bryan talk all things Hobart, their legacy, sustainability practices and how Hobart Warewash can help your school district improve in those efforts
Ryan Richardson from Trident Seafoods
Maggie Maggio and Susie Berglund from Land O’ Lakes Foodservice
Matthew Cautin & Bryan Burruss from Hobart
In this episode Joe and Ryan discuss all things seafood and the importance to get more seafood in schools
Jessica Meade from Atlas Metal
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
Jessica Meade from Atlas Metal
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.
Traci Causey from AHG
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
Jessica Meade from Atlas Metal
Joe & Lauren talk with Traci Causi from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
Lauren & Frank Samuelson talk Turkey from the SNA Show Floor
SFR Podcast Conor Doyle
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
SFR Podcast with Butterball Turkey
Joe & Lauren host the first ever SFR Podcast from the SNA Annual Conference with Conor Doyle from AmTab Manufacturing
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
Join Joe as he and Dom Jr. dive deep into the world of serving line equipment and discover why Atlas Metal is the go-to manufacturer for the K-12 industry.
SFR Podcast with Frank Samuelson
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
In this episode Joe and Lauren "Talk Turkey" with the one, and only, Frank Samuelson National K-12 Director for Butterball Foodservice
SFR Podcast with Chef Kenny Walpole from AccuTemp
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
SFR Podcast with Chef Kenny Walpole from AccuTemp
Joe Urban chats with Chef Kenny Walpole from AccuTemp live from the show floor at the SNA Annual National Conference in Denver Co. They discuss the ANC and the exciting opportunity for K-12 operations.
SFR Podcast McCain Foodservice
SFR Podcast with Dominic Mangiove Jr.
SFR Podcast with Chef Kenny Walpole from AccuTemp
Joe & Lauren host the McCain Foodservice Team on the SFR Podcast from the SNA Annual Conference
Podcast Episodes
SFR Podcast with Dusty & Becki Swan from Swam Solutions
SFR Podcast with Chef Jason Hull, Director of Food Services/Executive Chef and Director of the Culinary Farm (a seed to table program) at Marin Country Day School
SFR Podcast with Chef Jason Hull, Director of Food Services/Executive Chef and Director of the Culinary Farm (a seed to table program) at Marin Country Day School
In this podcast 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.
SFR Podcast with Chef Jason Hull, Director of Food Services/Executive Chef and Director of the Culinary Farm (a seed to table program) at Marin Country Day School
SFR Podcast with Chef Jason Hull, Director of Food Services/Executive Chef and Director of the Culinary Farm (a seed to table program) at Marin Country Day School
SFR Podcast with Chef Jason Hull, Director of Food Services/Executive Chef and Director of the Culinary Farm (a seed to table program) at Marin Country Day School
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
SFR Podcast with Kern Halls from Ingenious Culinary Concepts
SFR Podcast with Chef Jason Hull, Director of Food Services/Executive Chef and Director of the Culinary Farm (a seed to table program) at Marin Country Day School
SFR Podcast with Blake Dickson, Southeast Executive Account Manager for Certified Angus Beef
In this episode Kern, Joe, and Lauren discuss the importance of outstanding customer service in school foodservice programs.
SFR Podcast with Blake Dickson, Southeast Executive Account Manager for Certified Angus Beef
SFR Podcast with Sal Valenza, Regional Director for NuWay Concessionaires and the Food Service Director for West New York Schools in New Jersey
SFR Podcast with Blake Dickson, Southeast Executive Account Manager for Certified Angus Beef
In this episode Blake, Joe, and Lauren discuss the Certified Angus Beef Brand and what sets this premium brand above all the others
SFR Podcast with Rachael Petraglia, Culinary Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education
SFR Podcast with Sal Valenza, Regional Director for NuWay Concessionaires and the Food Service Director for West New York Schools in New Jersey
SFR Podcast with Sal Valenza, Regional Director for NuWay Concessionaires and the Food Service Director for West New York Schools in New Jersey
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.
SFR Podcast with Sal Valenza, Regional Director for NuWay Concessionaires and the Food Service Director for West New York Schools in New Jersey
SFR Podcast with Sal Valenza, Regional Director for NuWay Concessionaires and the Food Service Director for West New York Schools in New Jersey
SFR Podcast with Sal Valenza, Regional Director for NuWay Concessionaires and the Food Service Director for West New York Schools in New Jersey
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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
Podcast Episodes
Chef Sharon Schaefer, Institute of Child Nutrition
SFR Podcast with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network
SFR Podcast with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network
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.
SFR Podcast with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network
SFR Podcast with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network
SFR Podcast with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network
In this episode Marlon & Joe discuss innovative ways to market and promote school foodservice programs
SFR Podcast with Candace Rosato, Broker for Food Sales East
SFR Podcast with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network
SFR Podcast with Candace Rosato, Broker for Food Sales East
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.
Podcast Episodes
Joe's Guest Appearance on the Practically Ranching Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the NC F&B Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the Practically Ranching Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the CAB Meat Speak Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the NC F&B Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the Practically Ranching Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the NC F&B Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the NC F&B Podcast
Joe's Guest Appearance on the NC F&B Podcast