Episodes

19
July 29, 2020

Foodservice Response to COVID-19

The foodservice business has been especially impacted by the effects of the pandemic. As a result, all aspects of the industry have had to make changes to the way they operate. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Hugh Roth, Senior Vice President, Chief Customer and Business Development Officer, PepsiCo Global Foodservice. They discuss the challenges faced by restaurants and supply chain operations caused by the pandemic and what Pepsi and their partners have done to adapt.
19
July 29, 2020

Foodservice Response to COVID-19

The foodservice business has been especially impacted by the effects of the pandemic. As a result, all aspects of the industry have had to make changes to the way they operate. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Hugh Roth, Senior Vice President, Chief Customer and Business Development Officer, PepsiCo Global Foodservice. They discuss the challenges faced by restaurants and supply chain operations caused by the pandemic and what Pepsi and their partners have done to adapt.
19
July 29, 2020

Foodservice Response to COVID-19

The foodservice business has been especially impacted by the effects of the pandemic. As a result, all aspects of the industry have had to make changes to the way they operate. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Hugh Roth, Senior Vice President, Chief Customer and Business Development Officer, PepsiCo Global Foodservice. They discuss the challenges faced by restaurants and supply chain operations caused by the pandemic and what Pepsi and their partners have done to adapt.
18
July 14, 2020

Hunger Free America

Food Insecurity has been an issue in American before the pandemic and recent events have only heightened the awareness for food availability. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America. Joel is a nationally recognized leader and media spokesman in the fields of domestic hunger, food security, obesity, poverty, food-related economic development, national service, and volunteerism. They discuss America’s hunger challenges and how they can be rem...
18
July 14, 2020

Hunger Free America

Food Insecurity has been an issue in American before the pandemic and recent events have only heightened the awareness for food availability. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America. Joel is a nationally recognized leader and media spokesman in the fields of domestic hunger, food security, obesity, poverty, food-related economic development, national service, and volunteerism. They discuss America’s hunger challenges and how they can be rem...
18
July 14, 2020

Hunger Free America

Food Insecurity has been an issue in American before the pandemic and recent events have only heightened the awareness for food availability. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America. Joel is a nationally recognized leader and media spokesman in the fields of domestic hunger, food security, obesity, poverty, food-related economic development, national service, and volunteerism. They discuss America’s hunger challenges and how they can be rem...
17
July 3, 2020

Emotions and Food Decisions

Our emotions impact our decision making daily, including our food choices. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Dr. Herbert L. Meiselman, an internationally known expert in sensory and consumer research, product development, and food service. They discuss how emotions impact food decisions as well as the emotional impact of COVID-19 on food choices.
17
July 3, 2020

Emotions and Food Decisions

Our emotions impact our decision making daily, including our food choices. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Dr. Herbert L. Meiselman, an internationally known expert in sensory and consumer research, product development, and food service. They discuss how emotions impact food decisions as well as the emotional impact of COVID-19 on food choices.
17
July 3, 2020

Emotions and Food Decisions

Our emotions impact our decision making daily, including our food choices. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Dr. Herbert L. Meiselman, an internationally known expert in sensory and consumer research, product development, and food service. They discuss how emotions impact food decisions as well as the emotional impact of COVID-19 on food choices.
16
June 18, 2020

Wine Trends During COVID-19

Many industries have been affected by COVID-19 and the wine industry is no different. In this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with colleagues from Penn State’s College of Agriculture Sciences who focus on alcohol and economic trends. Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management and Claudia Schmidt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics discuss alcohol purchasing and consumption trends during the ongoing pandemic.
16
June 18, 2020

Wine Trends During COVID-19

Many industries have been affected by COVID-19 and the wine industry is no different. In this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with colleagues from Penn State’s College of Agriculture Sciences who focus on alcohol and economic trends. Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management and Claudia Schmidt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics discuss alcohol purchasing and consumption trends during the ongoing pandemic.
16
June 18, 2020

Wine Trends During COVID-19

Many industries have been affected by COVID-19 and the wine industry is no different. In this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with colleagues from Penn State’s College of Agriculture Sciences who focus on alcohol and economic trends. Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management and Claudia Schmidt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics discuss alcohol purchasing and consumption trends during the ongoing pandemic.
15
June 10, 2020

Combating Food Insecurity with Data

Food insecurity in the United States is a complex and multilayered issue. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Charlie Hoffs, Stanford undergraduate student and Isabelle Foster, Stanford alumna. They created a student-led research group focused on combating food insecurity in American communities with data driven policy. They discuss their perspective on food insecurities and how programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help get food to those in...
15
June 10, 2020

Combating Food Insecurity with Data

Food insecurity in the United States is a complex and multilayered issue. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Charlie Hoffs, Stanford undergraduate student and Isabelle Foster, Stanford alumna. They created a student-led research group focused on combating food insecurity in American communities with data driven policy. They discuss their perspective on food insecurities and how programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help get food to those in...
15
June 10, 2020

Combating Food Insecurity with Data

Food insecurity in the United States is a complex and multilayered issue. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Charlie Hoffs, Stanford undergraduate student and Isabelle Foster, Stanford alumna. They created a student-led research group focused on combating food insecurity in American communities with data driven policy. They discuss their perspective on food insecurities and how programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help get food to those in...
14
May 27, 2020

Providing Food for Students during COVID-19

Even though schools have been forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, school food service directors have been busy supplying meals to students. In this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Megan Schaper, State College Area School District Director of Food Service, recently elected Vice President of the Pennsylvania School Nutrition Association and SHM alumna, HRIM ‘88. They discuss the challenges of switching from serving students in a cafeteria to providing meals for pickup a...
14
May 27, 2020

Providing Food for Students during COVID-19

Even though schools have been forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, school food service directors have been busy supplying meals to students. In this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Megan Schaper, State College Area School District Director of Food Service, recently elected Vice President of the Pennsylvania School Nutrition Association and SHM alumna, HRIM ‘88. They discuss the challenges of switching from serving students in a cafeteria to providing meals for pickup a...
14
May 27, 2020

Providing Food for Students during COVID-19

Even though schools have been forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, school food service directors have been busy supplying meals to students. In this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Megan Schaper, State College Area School District Director of Food Service, recently elected Vice President of the Pennsylvania School Nutrition Association and SHM alumna, HRIM ‘88. They discuss the challenges of switching from serving students in a cafeteria to providing meals for pickup a...
13
May 22, 2020

Rapid Response featuring Alexis Lorenc

The new allinfoodz Rapid Response series brings food service professionals sound and creative suggestions to manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Amit Sharma is joined by Alexis Lorenc, recent graduate of Penn State School of Hospitality management. Alexis shares the unique promotions food service businesses are rolling out during this unprecedented time.
13
May 22, 2020

Rapid Response featuring Alexis Lorenc

The new allinfoodz Rapid Response series brings food service professionals sound and creative suggestions to manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Amit Sharma is joined by Alexis Lorenc, recent graduate of Penn State School of Hospitality management. Alexis shares the unique promotions food service businesses are rolling out during this unprecedented time.
13
May 22, 2020

Rapid Response featuring Alexis Lorenc

The new allinfoodz Rapid Response series brings food service professionals sound and creative suggestions to manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Amit Sharma is joined by Alexis Lorenc, recent graduate of Penn State School of Hospitality management. Alexis shares the unique promotions food service businesses are rolling out during this unprecedented time.
12
May 20, 2020

Supporting Local Business during COVID-19

Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations have always been an important part of local economies but even more so during this unprecedented time. Keeping businesses sustainable during the pandemic is at the forefront of these organizations. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Vern Squier, President and CEO of the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and Fritz Smith, President and CEO of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. They discuss the challenges local b...
12
May 20, 2020

Supporting Local Business during COVID-19

Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations have always been an important part of local economies but even more so during this unprecedented time. Keeping businesses sustainable during the pandemic is at the forefront of these organizations. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Vern Squier, President and CEO of the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and Fritz Smith, President and CEO of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. They discuss the challenges local b...
12
May 20, 2020

Supporting Local Business during COVID-19

Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations have always been an important part of local economies but even more so during this unprecedented time. Keeping businesses sustainable during the pandemic is at the forefront of these organizations. On this episode of allinfoodz, Amit Sharma sits down with Vern Squier, President and CEO of the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and Fritz Smith, President and CEO of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. They discuss the challenges local b...