Empowering School Foodservice Heroes | April 2025

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OPERATOR AWARD FINALISTS INDUSTRY AWARD FINALISTS

What innovative recipe, process, practice, or technology, are you currently taking advantage of with success in your program?

JTM Food Group JTM K-12 Crave Collection: Recipes Inspired by School Cafeterias

What it is: A national program inviting school nutrition professionals to submit original, student-approved recipes using JTM products. Why it’s innovative: • Operator-led innovation: Empowers those closest to students to drive menu development. • Real-world solutions: Recipes are tested in schools, ensuring they meet both nutrition guidelines and student taste preferences. • Scalable impact: Top recipes are published in the Crave Collection Recipe Book and shared widely across districts. • Recognition & engagement: Winners are spotlighted at the School Nutrition Association’s ANC. Impact: Helps districts nationwide bring fresh, exciting, reimbursable meal ideas to their menus—designed for students, by school nutrition pros.

AccuTemp Evolution™ Steamer

AccuTemp is leading K-12 foodservice innovation with the Evolution™ Steamer, powered by patented Steam Vector Technology™. Designed with no moving parts, it delivers faster, more consistent cooking while doubling as a hot holding cabinet. By reducing maintenance, saving water, and maximizing efficiency, the Evolution™ Steamer helps schools serve safe, nutritious meals with ease — setting a new standard for performance in K-12 kitchens.

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