School Nutrition Training: The 5 Essential Factors
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
Awarding School Nutrition Commercial Bids
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
Evaluating School Nutrition Commercial Bids
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
Reviewing School Nutrition Commercial Bids
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
The School Nutrition Commercial Bid Process: Setting Yourself Up for Success–Part One
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
Commodity Processing: Making the Most of Your USDA Foods Entitlement
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
Food Safety in School Kitchens: Hidden Risks, Common Mistakes, and How to Prevent Them
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
Produce Safety: From Farm to Tray—Ensuring Freshness and Trust in School Meals
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
SproutCNP Cofounder Chef Cyndie Story Presents at FNCE® 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.