April 9, 2026
School nutrition training is often measured in hours. Directors track USDA Professional Standards requirements. Staff complete modules. Certificates are filed. The box is checked until the next training cycle. But education that […]
March 15, 2026
Finalizing Contracts and Preparing for Administrative Review Once a bidder has been determined to be responsive and responsible, the final step is award and contract execution. When […]
March 15, 2026
After reviewing bids, the next step in the school nutrition commercial bid process is determining responsibility, price, and award decisions. After confirming that bids are responsive, the […]
March 13, 2026
Completing the Procurement Cycle In Part One, we covered planning, preparation, and bid solicitation in the school nutrition commercial bid process. Now we move to the next phase: reviewing school nutrition […]
February 1, 2026
Why Procurement Preparation Matters in School Nutrition As the school nutrition director, there are many responsibilities, meetings, and tasks that pull you in different directions. Mastering the school nutrition commercial bid process, however, is one of the most essential […]
January 12, 2026
As a school foodservice director, you have options for spending your USDA Foods entitlement dollars, including direct delivery of USDA Foods, the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruits and […]
December 3, 2025
School nutrition programs serve millions of meals every day. Caregivers trust that meals are safe and prepared with care. And while school nutrition professionals work hard to meet state and […]
November 16, 2025
Each tray of crisp apples and leafy greens tells a quiet story of farmers, drivers, and cafeteria teams working together to bring safe, fresh food to […]
November 15, 2025
SproutCNP cofounder Chef Cyndie Story, PhD, RDN, SNS, (on the right) presented at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE®) 2025, held October 11–14 in Nashville, Tennessee. […]
October 3, 2025
Walk into almost any school kitchen in America and you’ll hear sizzling pans, rushing water, clattering trays, and often, multiple languages spoken at once. School nutrition […]
September 9, 2025
Food safety is at the heart of school nutrition. Every day, millions of students rely on their cafeterias for safe, nourishing meals. While policies, procedures, and […]
August 5, 2025
In the final post of our customer satisfaction survey series, we shift from design to using the survey results for impact. You’ve identified your audience, crafted […]