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.
Inclusive School Kitchens: Breaking Language Barriers
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
Food Safety: Beyond Compliance to Confidence
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
Distributing, Analyzing, and Acting on Survey Results
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
Designing a School Nutrition Customer Satisfaction Survey
Learn how to design effective school nutrition surveys that get results. Tips on question types, formatting, audience targeting, and avoiding common mistakes.
Why Customer Satisfaction Matters in School Nutrition
Customer satisfaction surveys are a powerful tool that is often underutilized in school nutrition. However, while working to balance nutrition guidelines, student preferences, tight budgets, and
School Nutrition Financial Management: Are You Broke and Don’t Know It?
Learn strategies for school nutrition financial management and school meal budgeting while keeping nutrition integrity.
Organizational Culture: Why You Do What You Do
Discover how to build a strong organizational culture in school nutrition programs. Learn the importance of vision and mission statements, setting SMART goals, and focusing on quality procurement, scratch cooking, and excellent customer service to create a thriving environment for students and staff.