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It’s a New Bid Year!

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It’s a New Bid Year!

Make 2025-2026 a Smooth One

For most K-12 foodservice directors, July marks the beginning of the new bid year. Now is the time to focus (at last!) on strategic goals, review vendor contracts ahead of the Dec-Mar bid cycle, cross those t’s and dot those i’s.

In other words, when school’s out, annual planning’s ON.

Bid Farewell to Hard Choices

It’s no easy feat to juggle district-wide goals for student safety, wellbeing, staff logistics, and budgets, just to name a few considerations.

Luckily some decisions are easy, like swapping foods with common allergen risks for nut-free, nutrient-rich, delicious SunButter®. Or flexing more versatility across menus without adding significant labor and prep time.

Top Moves for 2025-2026

Plan now to stay ahead of the biggest foods trends of the upcoming school year:

Plus, the increased need for adaptable serving styles, including:

  • Delivery
  • Food Trucks
  • Grab & Go Breakfast
  • Vending Stations with Reimbursable Meals & Snacks

Get Your Annual Planning Guide

Sound like a lot? SunButter® is here to help.

Download our free guide to help navigate the most pressing priorities in the year ahead. Your guide includes:

  • Menu Planning Tips
  • Budget Prompts
  • Trends in Student Marketing
  • LTO Calendar
  • Useful Tools, like a Press Release Template

Print it out, hang it on the wall, and keep it handy!

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5 Reasons SunButter® is for Everyone Under the Sun

  1. Allergy-Friendly Guardian: Free from all top 9 food allergens
  2. Very, Very Versatile: The true peanut butter “dupe”
  3. Nutrient Powerhouse: 6-7g plant-based protein per serving; nutrient-rich source of fiber, vitamin E, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese
  4. Delicious to Eat: The toasty taste people know and love
  5. Grown for Good: Made in the USA with sustainable sunflower seeds

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