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School Nutrition Association conference showcases problem-solving snack and beverage products

Mike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

July 22, 2019

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The product exhibition show floor at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference (ANC) featured hundreds of creative products designed to help K-12 nutrition departments meet the challenges of providing kids with nutritious foods and beverages that appeal to them while also meeting federal regulations.

One area that seemed to get special emphasis was food and beverage products that meet the Smart Snack rules that have eliminated many of the traditionally most popular choices, leaving operators scrambling to find alternatives that meet the new guidelines while still having kid appeal.

Here is a rundown on some of the alternatives showcased.

About the Author

Mike Buzalka

Executive Features Editor, Food Management

Mike Buzalka is executive features editor for Food Management and contributing editor to Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News. On Food Management, Mike has lead responsibility for compiling the annual Top 50 Contract Management Companies as well as the K-12, College, Hospital and Senior Dining Power Players listings. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from John Carroll University. Before joining Food Management in 1998, he served as for eight years as assistant editor and then editor of Foodservice Distributor magazine. Mike’s personal interests range from local sports such as the Cleveland Indians and Browns to classic and modern literature, history and politics.

Mike Buzalka’s areas of expertise include operations, innovation and technology topics in onsite foodservice industry markets like K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Healthcare and Business & Industry.

Mike Buzalka’s experience:

Executive Features Editor, Food Management magazine (2010-present)

Contributing Editor, Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News (2016-present)

Associate Editor, Food Management magazine (1998-2010)

Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1997-1998)

Assistant Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1989-1997)

 

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