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7 TASTY PRODUCTS TRIED AT THE ANC EXHIBIT HALL BY BENITA GINGERELLA O ver 300 vendors traveled to Boston for the School Nutri- tion Association's (SNA) An- nual National Conference (ANC). Throughout the ex- hibit hall, attendees could sample a wide range of products for their menus, many of which will end up on students' breakfast and lunch trays. Here are 7 products spotted (and sampled!) while walking the floor.
OVERNIGHT OATS Over at the National Peanut Board booth, the team was showcasing an overnight oats recipe for school nu- trition teams who are looking to incor- porate more scratch-made dishes into their breakfast menu.
BLENDERLESS YOGURT SMOOTHIE One of General Mills' latest products is a low-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt which can be served as part of a parfait or mixed with fruit juice or puree to create a blenderless smoothie. During ANC, the General Mill's team show- cased the produce three ways: in a man- go smoothie, by itself and in a parfait.
SWEET AND SAVORY SAUCES Attendees could sample a wide range of reduced-sodium sauces paired with popcorn chicken at the Kikkoman booth. The selection of sauces includ- ed orange, sweet and sour and more.
NEW TWIST ON CHEEZ-ITS Coming to school cafeterias in 2025-26 school year are new Extra Cheesy and Buffalo Cheez-Its. The Kellanova team decided to offer the new takes on the original cracker as a way to meet stu- dents' request for bolder flavors.
APPLES TOPPED WITH CHAMOY Fruity Chamoy Sauce from Tajin added a spicy kick to apple slices and yogurt parfaits.
WILD MAINE BLUEBERRIES Director of School Nutrition for RSU 14 Windham in Maine Jeanne Reilly was on hand at the Wild Blueberries booth, handing out samples of the fruit. Small but full of flavor, the blueberries are perfect for muffins, parfaits and more, Reilly said.
SPREADABLE CHEESE Land O'Lakes was handing out sam- ples of its new spreadable cheese. This savory spread can be used as a dip for bagels, chips, veggies and more.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BENITA GINGERELLA AND WILD BLUEBERRIES (BOTTOM CENTER)
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