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Breaking Into K-12: Navigating MN Public School Breakfast & Lunch Programs

Curious whether your food product could land on a school menu? Join us for a practical virtual session featuring Angela Richey from Minneapolis Public Schools as she demystifies the process of getting products into K-12 breakfast and lunch programs.

Through real-world case studies, attendees will learn how Minnesota brands like Hoyo Sambusa, Amazing Chickpea, and Seven Sundays successfully navigated school nutrition requirements and procurement processes. Angela will walk through the key nutritional, regulatory, packaging, and documentation standards that determine whether a product qualifies for school meal programs, while also sharing insights into the types of products schools are actively seeking.

Whether you're a food maker, CPG entrepreneur, or ecosystem supporter, this session will provide valuable guidance on evaluating your product's fit for the K-12 channel and understanding the opportunities available within one of the state's largest institutional food markets. Participants will also learn how to connect with school nutrition leaders through a future one-on-one matchmaking opportunity.

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