K-12 Foodservice

As updated School Nutrition Standards from the USDA are poised to phase in, school foodservice operators are studying menus to optimize nutrition and engage students with menu innovations. Shelf-stable Chicken of the Sea products satisfy your students, your meal standards, and your budget with convenient options that deliver nutrition and kid-friendly appeal.

Boost participation

“America’s 73 million children are a diverse group, so incorporating authentic, globally inspired foods and flavors into product development is essential,” explains Sloan in an article for Food Technology. Boost participation with versatile favorites that meld with an array of global flavors—perfect for bento box protein, tuna salad sandwiches, frittatas, tuna falafel, salmon melts, salmon salsa, tostadas, and more.

Nutrient-dense

High in protein, with no saturated fat or trans fat and packed with nutrients, Chicken of the Sea tuna and salmon products are a nutritious ingredient for your school menus. Meet standards for using whole grains by choosing whole-grain recipe ingredients in your seafood favorites: whole-grain pasta for seafood mac and cheese, or whole-grain tortillas for a salmon tostada, for example. Tuna and salmon are also inherently gluten free. (Some convenience products contain gluten; contact us for details.)

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Sodium control

Chicken of the Sea tuna and salmon products are a solid fit for meeting reduced sodium standards, too. Did you know? Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Light Tuna in Water has only 230 mg of sodium per 70g serving.

USDA Meal/Meal Equivalents (M/MA)

1 oz drained tuna = 1 M/MA. Did you know? Not all 66.5 oz cans yield equally. When you price compare, be sure to do a can cutting. To reduce labor even further, see Chicken of the Sea Light Tuna in easy open, no-drain packets.

Easy production

Chicken of the Sea tuna and salmon are ready to use, saving countless labor hours so you can operate with lean staffing. Easy-open packets require no can openers—just tear and use in your recipes. For a quick tuna salad, stir in mayonnaise and chopped onions. For unique twists, try adding trending condiments and flavors.

Cost control

Rising costs for food and labor weigh heavily on school foodservice operators today. Treat your operation to economical food costs. Paired with low labor demands, ready-to-use Chicken of the Sea products help keep your budget on track.