Studies show that the nutrients found in dairy, fruit and vegetables are often missing in kids’ diets – but getting kids excited about consuming those nutritious foods can be a challenge. Smoothies and parfaits are trendy and appealing solutions that are both kid-friendly and dietitian-approved.
Considering adding a smoothie and/or parfaits program into your school district? Doing so can help increase revenue, Average Daily Participation (ADP) and student satisfaction. Creating a strategy for implementing a new program/menu items will help ensure success, so Midwest Dairy has prepared a comprehensive list of Standard Operating Procedures.
Fruit Salsa Yogurt Parfaits Mix up delicious fruits with your favorite vanilla yogurt for a light and refreshing parfait. 1 can (15 oz.) peach slices in juice1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice2 kiwi, peeled and chopped1 cup strawberries, chopped2 tbsp. brown sugar1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon1/4 tsp. ground ginger1 carton (32 oz.) non-fat vanilla…
Berry Yogurt Parfait Pancakes Start your morning with fluffy, flavorful goodness and whip up these pancakes topped with yogurt, fruit and granola. Batter:1¼ cups all-purpose flour½ cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt1¾ cups low-fat buttermilk1 egg1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)⅛ teaspoon almond extractTopping:1½ cups low-fat plain or…
College campuses are full of Generation Z (Gen Z) students, which research shows are the least trusting consumer segment. Midwest Dairy knows a positive consumer perception of dairy leads to increased sales, making college campuses a great place to engage Gen Z shoppers. Checkoff works with various universities to share dairy’s farm-to-table story in out-of-the-box…
Sharing dairy's wellness benefits and nutritional value is crucial when building trust. One of the ways Midwest Dairy is working to ensure that dairy’s sustainable nutrition story is reaching consumers is through partnerships with credible experts in the areas of health, wellness, and nutrition who can reinforce dairy’s message. Learn more about a few of…
Midwest Dairy is focused on working with and through partners to reach Gen Z and build their trust in dairy. Generation Z and youth, in general, are a priority target audience for Midwest Dairy, as research shows that dairy consumption begins dropping off after age 13. By educating these youth on the importance of dairy as a…
Price Chopper Enterprises and Midwest Dairy partnered to kick off the back-to-school season with three kid-friendly recipes. The recipes featured include Banana Blender Muffins, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Smoothies, and Peanut Butter, Banana, and Pretzel Parfaits. Price Chopper Enterprises, a Kansas City-based retailer with over 50 locations, showcased the three recipes developed in partnership with Ariel…
Midwest Dairy has an array of programs and partnerships in efforts to reach the Gen Z consumer. These efforts include online and in-person activations, both proving to be successful. Let’s explore two recent efforts that have two very different approaches but, in the end, connect with the Gen Z consumer. Midwest Dairy has been…
According to the National Coffee Association, daily coffee consumption continues to grow for all age groups, but the most robust increase is among those ages 13-18. Over the past year, Midwest Dairy staff partnered with schools throughout our region to take advantage of this trend by providing the nutrition of milk to students via a…