Inspired The people, food, and communities that inspire us. Topics People Food Impact Read Watch Listen Cook Stories Small Space, Big Flavor: Simple Recipes for the Dorm Elevate your dorm room cooking with simple budget-friendly, ingredients. Explore More Stories Peanut Pals Unite Organization celebrates all things MR. 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Scheeres Angela Sellers Michael Shapiro Alyssa Shelasky Tiffany Sizemore Chef MacKenzie Smith Claire Stremple The La Victoria® Brand Team The Justin's® Brand Team Kenneth Temple Ruth Tobias David Ulrich Chase Villeret Ethan Watters Bev Weidner Rick Williamson Coulter Wood Luke Woodard Dan Zielke Search Clear Search Impact Meet the Innovator: Richard Carlson Richard Carlson, vice president of quality management for Hormel Foods, discusses expectations in food safety, why innovation is important, and what… People A Dawning Renaissance in School Cafeterias Innovations in school foodservice: Transforming the K-12 market People A Culture of Innovation: The Originate Summit, Los Angeles Bringing ideas to life through culinary exploration and team collaboration. People From Reluctant Helper to Eager Cook After leaving Nigeria, Lola Lawrence learned to embrace her food culture. People A Culinary Career Sprouted in Grandma’s Kitchen Driven by a lifelong interest in culinary arts, Megan Nelson made waves as Jennie-O’s Culinary Specialist and continues to connect with chefs as… People Building a Home Away from Home A Hormel Foods team member brings South Indian cuisine to her colleagues in southern Minnesota. People Designing a Better Future Pablo Moedano, son of Jennie-O team member Emiliano Moedano, combines his love of art and cars in an auto body career. Food Sizzlin’ Summer Trends Ignite your taste buds with these summer trends. People Meet the Innovators: Swen Neufeldt Swen Neufeldt, group vice president of Hormel Foods and president of Hormel Foods International, discusses innovation strategies in the international… Impact The Evolution of the Restaurant Parklet Outdoor eating spaces opened during the Covid pandemic saved many restaurants and changed the urban landscape. What’s next for this trend? 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