Get Your Game On! Top Trends on School Menus
Chef Sharon Schaefer, SNS K-12 Experience Owner Evolution of the Lunch Lady Full time chef in NE school district(s) Recipe Calculations for SN Magazine Volunteer Work SNA s Chefs Task Force NSNA District 2 Chair Cooking Matters BSA & PTA
Affiliation or Financial Disclosure Employee: Hiland Dairy Foods (9/2015 12/2017) Owner: Evolution of the Lunch Lady, LLC (5/2010 - present) Recent clients include: SNA, NSNA, MSNA, SNASC, SNASD, SNAI, Londonderry SD & NH buying group, St. Vincent s DePaul, Greenville County Schools, NW Pears, High Bush Blueberry Council, Culinary Institute of America, School Nutrition Magazine, CA Table Grapes, Norpac, Hiland Dairy
Top 10 Trends on School Menus https://youtu.be/_egefh4isew
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#1 Chef Inspired Items Inspired from: Restaurants Magazines Culinary Websites Cook Books
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#1 Chef Inspired Items Inspired from: Restaurants Magazines Culinary Websites Cook Books
#2 Branding Logos Found on: Marketing Signage Labels Uniforms Online
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#2 Branding Logos Found on: Marketing Signage Labels Uniforms Online
#3 Global Cuisine Celebrates: Country Culture Authenticity Traditions Honors Diversity
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#3 Global Cuisine Celebrates: Country Culture Authenticity Traditions Honors Diversity
#4 Clean Labels No Official Definition Eliminates: Artificial Ingredients Highlights: Simple Natural Ingredients
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#4 Clean Labels No Official Definition Eliminates: Artificial Ingredients Highlights: Simple Natural Ingredients
#5 Plant Forward Focuses on: Vegetables Alternate Proteins Not always vegetarian
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#5 Plant Forward Focuses on: Vegetables Alternate Proteins Not always vegetarian
#6 Locally Procured What s your local? Geographic Preference Farm 2 School School Gardens
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#6 Locally Procured What s your local? Geographic Preference Farm 2 School School Gardens
#7 Sustainability Reduce: Waste Impact Increase: Long Range Plans Funding
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#7 Sustainability Reduce: Waste Impact Increase: Long Range Plans Funding
#8 Made to Order Mix & Matchin : Built On Line Multiple Combinations Customized Works for Multiple Meals
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#8 Made to Order Mix & Matchin : Built On Line Multiple Combinations Customized Works for Multiple Meals
#9 Street Food Looks Like: Fast Serve Portable Ready to Eat Thoughtful Flavors
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#9 Street Food Looks Like: Fast Serve Portable Ready to Eat Thoughtful Flavors
#10 Condiments Find them: Spice Stations Signature Sauces Homemade Dressing Pickling
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#10 Condiments Find them: Spice Stations Signature Sauces Homemade Dressing Pickling
What s your favorite RISING trend? 1. Chef Inspired 2. Branding 3. Global Cuisine 4. Clean Labels 5. Plant Forward 6. Locally Procured 7. Sustainability 8. Made to Order 9. Street Food 10.Condiments
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