COVID-19 created many challenges for foodservice teams. Districts faced new hurdles with supply chain disruptions, packaging most of their food, delivering meals to classrooms and decreased participation. Pro•Team partnered with Mauston School District to address some of the challenges through a Fresh Eyes Review.
Read MoreThanks to our friends at South Dakota Dept of Education, we are happy to offer a resource that helps make procurement terms easier to understand.
Read MoreWe know procurement is often identified by food service managers, directors, and business managers as one of the most challenging areas to navigate in child nutrition programs. We stand ready to help navigate.
Read MoreFood and Nutrition Service (FNS) is allowing the nationwide Opt-In Waiver for School Year 2020-2021 National School Lunch Program USDA Foods Entitlement Calculations (Entitlement Waiver) to continue for school year (SY) 2021-2022.
Read MorePresident-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh for the position of Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us all in many ways, but time and time again, school nutrition folks show their resilience.
Read MoreThrough the combined efforts of ProTeam, Visualz and the Vomela team, the Mooresville Café now offers an enhanced dining experience by using student life imagery and more.
Read MoreFinances have been a major concern for school nutrition programs since COVID-19 hit back in March of 2020. Fortunately, on December 22, 2020, congress passed another stimulus bill which includes school meal program relief funds.
Read MoreUSDA’s Food and Nutrition Services published the 2021 Reimbursement Rates for the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreEvery five years, the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) release an updated edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). The 2020-2025 edition was just released.
Read MoreThe budgets of school nutrition programs are tighter than ever this year.
Read MorePresident-Elect Joe Biden has nominated Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture. Vilsack held the same position for the entire eight years under the Obama-Biden administration.
Read MoreThe challenge: A dated, dark, institutional cafeteria. The solution: A bright, engaging, healthy space created through multimedia to improve the student eating experience and increase participation.
Read MoreMask wearing will likely be required through the rest of this school year and a refresher on proper use may be in order as staff returns after winter break.
Read MoreWe asked and you answered: Thank you to everyone who offered up tips to say “thanks” to our hard working foodservice teams. We showcase some of the suggestions below – and have added the same from the Pro•Team staff.
Read MoreUSDA has announced proposed regs to restore flexibilities for milk, whole grain and sodium requirements.
Read MorePro•Team Foodservice Advisors provides meal development and nutritional analysis for manufacturers.
Read MorePro•Team wants to know: how do you show gratitude to your school nutrition employees. Share what you do on Facebook and be entered for a chance to win a Visualz label maker and a roll of printable food packaging labels ($175.90 value)!
Read MorePueblo City Schools set their sights on being the community's nutrition hub, this as they manage their district school lunch program, plus federal child nutrition programs that run year-round. One strategy to address their aspiration: a comprehensive branding approach to elevate and enhance district strengths.
Read MoreWith waivers to operate under summer meal program guidelines extended to the end of the 20-21 SY, districts across the nation are shifting to offer meals in line with SFSP and SSO meal patterns.
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