@ SNA’S ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
Butterball Foodservice
NxtGen Network’s Marlon Gordon joins Butterball Foodservice’s Frank Samuelson and Heather Ness at ANC 2026 to discuss innovative, K-12 menu solutions. The team showcases new products—including an Italian-style turkey meatball, a fully cooked turkey burger, and a versatile turkey thigh roast—designed for real school kitchens. They explore how versatile items help districts adapt following recent supply chain challenges, enabling a single protein to be repurposed for dishes ranging from Philly cheesesteaks and nachos to barbacoa and pot roast. Finally, the discussion covers global flavors, student-tested recipes, animal care, and Butterball's dedicated approach to school nutrition.
J.T.M. Food Group
NxtGen Network’s Marlon Gordon sits down with J.T.M. Food Group’s Brian Hofmeier and Irma Gonzalez to discuss K-12 culinary innovation. They highlight recipe development strategies—from versatile cheese sauces to their award-winning Dumpling Lasagna—aimed at creating school meals that rival restaurant and retail offerings. The discussion also emphasizes J.T.M.’s family-owned culture, the value of industry relationships, and the drive to continuously raise the bar for school foodservice programs.
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