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Industry Trends & Thought Leadership – Stay informed with expert analysis on emerging trends in hospitality, food service, and dining operations.
Case Studies & Success Stories – Learn how IHS has helped leading organizations transform their dining programs through strategic advisement and operational innovation.
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Beyond the Cafeteria: How Dining Can Reinvigorate the Workplace Experience
The way we work has changed. So has the way we gather. In an era of hybrid schedules and evolving workplace norms, food remains one of the most tangible expressions of company culture. It creates [...]
Serving More Than Meals: Rethinking Dining as the Heart of the Resident Experience
In senior living communities, the dining room is more than a venue. It’s a ritual, a gathering space, and a reflection of quality. It reflects your culture, your priorities, and your promise to residents and [...]
When Food Heals: Why Healthcare Dining Deserves a Seat at the Clinical Table
In hospitals and health systems, food is overshadowed by clinical care, budget constraints, and operational pressures. Dining is often treated as an afterthought. However, research continues to show what many already know intuitively: when patients [...]
How to Transform Your Campus Dining Program
College campuses have always been gathering places—but today’s students are reshaping what it means to gather, to eat, and to belong. Across the country, students are arriving with elevated expectations formed by digital convenience, health [...]
Centicor Acquires Innovative Hospitality Solutions, CrossCheck
Centicor, a Phoenix3 Holdings company, has acquired Innovative Hospitality Solutions and CrossCheck and established Centicor Procurement Services. According to a press release, Centicor now “delivers comprehensive support clients need to assess, design, optimize and sustain [...]
Hospitality Consultant Company Launches to Help Operators Improve Dining Options
Centicor, a new Phoenix3 Holdings company, launched Tuesday to support senior living providers and other clients with navigating challenges related to dining services. Along with the launch, Boston-based Centicor acquired Innovative Hospitality Solutions and CrossCheck [...]
New Player in Senior Dining Centicor Debuts With an Eye Toward Timely Challenges in the Industry
The new Phoenix3 Holdings company has combined a food consulting business and a quality assurance assessment organization while establishing its own procurement operation, offering a blend of expertise to both contract-managed and self-operated senior dining [...]
Centicor Debuts with a Flexible Suite of Services Spanning Strategic Consulting, Dining Program Management, Quality Assurance, and Culinary Procurement
New Company Acquires Innovative Hospitality Solutions and CrossCheck Quality Assurance to Fill a Market Gap for the Healthcare, Senior Living, Education, Corporate, and Leisure Markets BOSTON, MA - May 6, 2025 - Centicor, a new [...]