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Commodity Processing RFP 3314
Publish Date: November 22, 2022
Proposal Due Date: January 10, 2023
Publish Date: November 22, 2022
Proposal Due Date: January 10, 2023
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News & Announcements
11/14/22- SunCup Juice Market Conditions-Orange Juice
SunCup is experiencing shortages on all orange juice items. It is recommended that schools switch to using apple juice products during this supply interruption.
11/11/2022 - USDA Invests $50 Million for Schools & Food Industry to Work Together to Strengthen School Meals
Link to an article on USDA webpage
11/3/22 Borden Plant Breakdown Follow-Up
The Borden plant breakdown lasted longer than anticipated, which has impacted deliveries. Schools that did not receive milk today will be first on the schedule for Friday morning. Refer to the letter for more details.
11/3/22 - Attention Borden Customers
Due to a breakdown at the plant, Borden is unable to produce fat free chocolate milk today. Most schools will receive 1% white as a substitution.
10/31/2022 - Kellogg's Discontinuing Zoo Animal Crackers Letter
Discontinuation of Animal Crackers & suggested alternatives are already on bid.
10/26/22 - Cargill / Shady Brook Farms
Manufacturer will be exiting the commodity turkey market after SY 2022-2023.
10/12/22 - White House to Provide $50M in Kitchen Equipment Grant Funding
Link to an article from Food Service Director webpage
10/10/22 - Bongard's Cheese Sticks
Continued supply chain challenges are limiting production capability of Bongard's cheese sticks. Refer to the manufacturer letter.
10/17/22 - Market Inflation Update
Great article that cites no change in inflation and continued Fed rate hikes.
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Where: Virtual
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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