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With the help of Orca Scan, tracking the inventory on hand has been simplified, helping reduce shortages and substitutions in our menus.

In this installment of our F2S Supplier Spotlight, we highlight Honeybear Brands, which grew out of Wescott Orchards in Elgin, Minnesota.

Vine Valley Farms Inc. is a family-owned, third-generation farm in west central Minnesota. In 1947, the farm established its roots in the rural area of Stewart as a traditional farm with a focus on livestock, grains and other legumes.

In honor of Farm-to-School Month in October, we're highlighting a few local suppliers whose products are used in meals provided by CKC Good Food. Riverside Farms in Elk River is one of those local farms.

Through smart kitchen planning and equipment knowledge, CKC Good Food has reaped nearly $18,000 in utility rebates since moving into our commissary in 2021.

CKC Good Food offers our client partners multiple base breakfast menus from which to choose, based on staffing, cooking capabilities, refrigerator space and service style.

In preparation for the Great Apple Crunch on October 10, learn more about the Honeycrisp and SweeTango apples.

The Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. It’s also a fun way to connect food and agriculture to classroom curricula and the cafeteria.

Farm-to-School Month in October is the perfect time to introduce lessons on nutrition, sowing, germinating, harvesting, processing, shipping, buying and selling, cooking and economics. This year’s theme is "From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet."