College and University Foodservice

Today’s campus students have high expectations, and Chicken of the Sea helps you compete with versatile, sustainable products that add culinary character to every menu and venue.

Global Culture

Today’s campus communities are on a culinary adventure. “The food choices of Gen Zs manifest a value on exploring the world and connecting with other cultures,” explains the Tunaversity course, Feeding the Generations. Prized by chefs around the world, tuna and salmon lend themselves to global flavors— perfect for pizzas, tacos, falafel, frittatas, salads, sandwich concepts, hand rolls, bowls, and more.

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Social Media

“TikTok’s impact on food trends and restaurant menus can’t be overstated,” says the National Restaurant Association in its What’s Hot Culinary Forecast. They urge foodservice operators to monitor social media for opportunities to switch up menu offerings and offer LTOs

The Sustainability Edge

Sustainability-first purchasing is a fast-growing trend. Almost 7 out of 10 students are trying to “eat more sustainably” in school or university foodservice, according to the Sustainable Food Barometer from Sodexo and Harris Interactive. Engage with your environmentally and socially conscious diners—choose wild-caught Chicken of the Sea products. The comprehensive SeaChange®2030 strategy behind Chicken of the Sea products delivers solutions for both people and the planet to support a better future for all. Rated #1 in the world on the Seafood Stewardship Index.

Healthy, whole foods

Campus diners are more health-conscious than ever before, and they seek out foods that are a “good source of nutrients” (IFIC). As many reduce their intake of red meat, wholesome seafood offers plentiful protein, omega-3s, vitamin D, and other nutrients to meet your campus community’s wellness-driven demands. Many diners are looking for whole foods with short lists of ingredients they recognize.

Special diets

Three-quarters of Gen Z consumers follow a special diet or eating pattern (IFIC). Supporting students’ dietary restrictions is key to engaging diners, reports FoodService Director. From calorie-counting to keto to flexitarian to gluten-free, Chicken of the Sea is a healthy, wholesome choice that meets a variety of dietary desires.

Mindful snacking

Mindful snacking has taken over, and snacking is a lifestyle for many campus diners. For C-stores, automated service points, and intelligent vending, explore the options in shelf-stable seafood packets with exciting flavors. All-day snacks tend to replace a traditional pattern of meals, and many young people are “snackifying”—piecing together meals with snack ingredients. Healthy choices with no prep requirements—like seasoned seafood pouches—are a perfect fit to this emerging lifestyle.

Transparent & traceable

Traceability and environmental impact are top issues for today’s campus diners, explains FoodService Director. You and your customers can track every Chicken of the Sea product from catch to consumption for full transparency. Learn about the fish, where it was caught, on what vessel, by what fishing method, and more. Trace your products at chickenofthesea.com/trace/.