John Lawn

Editor-in-Chief / Associate Publisher
Food Management

 

John Lawn has served as editor-in-chief /associate publisher of Food Management since 1996. Prior to that, he was founding and chief editor of The Foodservice Distributor magazine, also a Penton Media publication. Arecognized authority on a wide range of foodservice issues, heis a frequent speaker to industry groupsand has been active in a broad range of industry associations for over two decades.

Articles by John Lawn
Outlook 2012: College and University Dining
The operating cost/contribution squeeze is growing more intense.
Outlook 2012: K-12 Schools
New meal pattern rules, changes in competitive food regs, food costs and farm to school programs are all top of mind.
Outlook 2012: Business & Industry
B&I operators are focused on growing participation and accommodating the habits of a new generation entering the workforce.
Reputation Management is a Megatrend
Reputation management has taken on vastly new significance in an era of social media.
2012: Plan with Cautious Optimism
Our annual segment-by-segment look at the trends and forces that will drive onsite foodservice in the year ahead.
“Koodies” and Social Media Coming to School Lunchrooms
A entire generation of school meal food bloggers may go to a school cafeteria near you.
How to Feed a Feeding Frenzy
A poorly-written news release tars the reputation of California hospital cafeterias.
How to Feed a Feeding Frenzy
The headlines started appearing in early December in newspapers, on blogs and on TV. And they kept coming, dozens of them: Food Served in Children's Hospitals
Things Are, and Are Not, What They Seem 1
Economic demagoguery just won't cut it anymore.
One-to-One with Frank DiPasquale
The new executive director of the School Nutrition Association is looking to build a strong, national child nutrition coalition and to promote its career opportunities to a new generation of foodservice directors.
What Makes a Great Wellness Program?
Six tips for getting the most out of your wellness program initiative.
At Dell, Wellness is a Global Proposition
Wellness goals are share internationally, even as programs must adapt to local food traditions and expectations.
A Big Deal in Small Transactions?
The "unintended consequences" of financial reform could cost retail operators plenty.
Face Time Issues Re-visited
Social media, like TV and other technology, must be managed in a larger social context.
Swedish Hospital Breaks New Ground with a New Facility outside of Seattle
This Seattle-based hospital has opened its own mini mall with an upscale café and menu to match.

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