Cooperative Purchasing Connection
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The Cooperative is hosting Zoom informational meetings on the upcoming Food Service Distribution solicitation process for the 2025 – 2026 school year. There are three date/time options to attend. These meetings will provide an overview of the process and what a district’s participation might look like.
We have been busy gathering information from schools and distributors/manufacturers needed to plan the next cooperative school food bid beginning for the 25-26 school year. Thanks to all of you who have shared your experiences!
A little over a week ago, the first official focus group meeting took place. Focus Group Schools agreeing to participate in the focus group gathered on a conference call. While … Read more
Join the Focus Groups…Be a Pinnacle Part of the Solicitation Process Many of you might wonder what the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the focus groups are when it comes … Read more
Cooperative Provides Free and Open Competition to All Distributors Mid-day Thursday, August 1, 2017, nine (9) major players in the K-12 food service industry entered the doors of Lakes Country … Read more
Did you know that all School Food Authorities (SFAs) who participate in the National School Lunch (NLSP) or School Breakfast Programs (SBP) are required to purchase, to the maximum extent … Read more
Great conversations at the South Dakota SNA Conference The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative attended the South Dakota SNA Conference held in Watertown, South Dakota last week. While the hot … Read more
Do you know the difference? Many people don’t know the difference between a manufacturer, a broker and a distributor when it comes to K-12 foodservice. Sitting down with 20 different … Read more
Come mid-July, CPC will begin its outreach to food brokers and manufacturers. Meetings will consist of learning more about one another, including product lines, how they work with current distributors, … Read more
With last weeks webinars, the Cooperative Purchasing Connection is asking School Food Authorities (SFAs) to band together and join the food solicitation process by signing a Letter of Commitment to participate in the food … Read more