SHELF-STABLE DAIRY MILK PILOTS
SHELF-STABLE DAIRY MILK OPTIONS FOR
SCHOOLS
SITUATION: Increasingly, external factors have disrupted the uninterrupted availability of fresh milk in schools. These challenges include significant driver shortages, particularly in rural and dense urban areas, and a reduction in school nutrition staff to manage the rising demand for meals. Additionally, fewer processors bidding on school milk contracts have resulted in limited or inconsistent supplies. The Covid-19 pandemic further underscored the need for flexible milk serving options that do not always require refrigeration due to diverse serving scenarios. This was followed by widespread plant closures and the carton shortage of 2022-23. Each year, it seems, new challenges emerge. VISION: Prove new economic models for industry and schools by piloting single-serve, shelf-stable milk that delivers quality, consistency, and a positive experience. This initiative aimed to address the operational challenges of serving traditional fresh milk in schools, particularly those facing supply issues. By implementing an innovative solution seeking to ensure that all students have access to nutritious milk, regardless of logistical constraints, while also providing a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for school food services.
GOALS TO DEMONSTRATE: • Diminished Supply Chain Disruptions • Increased Meal Participation • Increased Milk Consumption • Decreased Waste
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