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Samantha Bourque from National Food Group reveals how Zee Zees' Grab The Tab initiative has erased over $150K in school meal debt — and why food insecurity demands corporate action.
From Azerbaijan to Tampa's most exclusive cocktail lounge — Tural Hasanov shares the craft, culture, and creativity behind the EDITION Hotel's world-class bar program.
Members of the GENYOUth National Youth Council share why student voice matters in school meal programs — from stigma to sushi, 25-minute lunches to cultural inclusion.
Chef Jon Atanacio's unconventional journey through NYC kitchens to leading Tampa's Epicurean Hotel — including being slapped by a French chef and why he hires for attitude.
Why K-12 is the "PhD of foodservice" and how Zee Zees' approach to branding, allergen-free design, and bulk innovation is driving 20% participation increases.
Bill Brown's journey from tech to "Chief Chocolate Officer" — and how his artisan chocolates ended up on screen in one of the biggest film franchises of all time.
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