K-12 Foodservice

Our broad portfolio of products makes it easier to offer exciting, on-trend meals and snacks that meet regulatory, budget and labor constraints. Choose from nutritious potato, fruit, vegetable, grain and avocado products that power healthy learning in the classroom—and savings in the kitchen.

Featured Products

Beef Birria Loaded Tater Gems
Traditional Tater Gems®, Reduced Sodium

Cut exclusively from premium-quality potatoes, these reduced-sodium gems are perfect for schools.

Root Vegetable and Chicken Pot Pie
RoastWorks® Roasted Root Vegetable Blend

With heat-and-serve prep and 100% edible yield, this roasted vegetable blend is great for your kitchen staff and your bottom line.

Tools & Resources

What's happening in K-12

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Customization

Students are loving “build your own” stations, especially bowl concepts.

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International Flavors

Today’s students grew up sharing their parents’ adventurous dining choices.

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K-12 Digital Marketing

Districts are becoming savvier at marketing their nutrition programs.

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“Free-From” Foods

Gluten-free. Sugar-free. Allergen-free. Student dietary requirements are multiplying.

Our K-12 Products

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K-12 Marketing Resources

Our K-12 marketing bundle includes flyers, posters, table tents, social media assets and more! Download the bundle here or pick and choose from the options to the right.

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Kitchen Stories

Manheim Central School District

David Ludwig from Manheim Central School District tells us why he uses Simplot products.

Recipes & Inspiration

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Peacamole Toast

Meal Components: 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternative, 2 oz. eq. wgr, 1/4 cup other vegetables, 1/4 starchy vegetable

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JR's Gravy Fries

Meal Components: 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 5/8 cup starchy and 1/8 cup additional vegetables

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Gobbler Bowl

Meal Components: 2 oz. eq, meat/meat alternate, 1/2 cup red/orange vegetable, 1/2 cup dark green vegetable and 1/4 cup fruit

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Carnitas Bowl

Meal Components: 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. wgr, 1/4 cup red/orange and 1/4 cup other vegetables

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Chicken & Fire-Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl

Need a dish that makes kids and adults happy about lunch? Give this tasty and nutritious bowl a try.

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Street Sweet Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Corn-Quinoa Pico, Guacamole Ranch

Enjoy a mouthwatering veggie taco featuring Simplot Sweets® Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries with a jalapeño corn-quinoa pico.

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Boneless BBQ Wing Rice Bowl

Seasoned tender rice with black beans and vegetables, topped with BBQ sauced boneless wings and mild cheddar cheese.

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Chicken Bacon Loaded Lattice Fries

Crispy fries topped with creamy cheese sauce, tender diced chicken, bacon and a lite ranch drizzle.

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Roasted Vegetable Manicotti

Whole grain pasta stuffed full with an Italian cheese filling. Served with marinara sauce, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and topped with a creamy cheese sauce—include a side salad and you've got a complete, tasty lunch.

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We Make Feeding Students Easier

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A single, convenient source for restaurant-quality potatoes, vegetables, avocado, grains and fruit.

With our broad portfolio of frozen food items, we can help you cover nearly every part of your tray.

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Direct access to a Simplot K-12 Sales Specialist who understands your business.

Need to finalize your commercial bid plan? Have a question about allergens? Our dedicated K-12 Sales Specialists are the experts on our products and how they fit your operation.

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Chef-led culinary support to help you get the most from our products.

Count on Simplot’s Culinary Team for complimentary in-person and virtual product demonstrations and recipe ideations, product education and training resources.

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Valuable industry trend data delivered regularly.

You’ll receive helpful trend guides and insights to help you better compete with commercial restaurants and convenience stores.

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Marketing support to boost participation.

Our K-12 marketing team tailors our culinary support, product information, promotions and marketing resources to ensure you get exactly what you need.

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Commercial bid assistance to support your procurement needs.

Our team of K-12 Bid Analysts will guide you to the best products to meet your menu goals.

K-12 Trends and Resources

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Digital for Lunch

Learn how K-12 nutrition programs can reach teens and parents online.

Simplot K-12 Trendfeast

Download our latest K-12 Trend Feast

See what's hot and what you need to stay on trend.

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How Versatile Products Are Helping K-12 During National School Lunch Week

Supply chain disruptions are creating unwelcome surprises for menu planners and kitchen staff alike. These pandemic-related shortages are also shining a spotlight on an aspect of food products that is sometimes overlooked: versatility.

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