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Get a diverse menu using the same dairy ingredients!

Our products are known for their flexibility allowing your school district to bring menu variety without having to stock extra inventory. Your district will have no problem providing a great menu to your students full of nutrition and flavor.

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Our Co-Op is our Cause

In 1921, we formed the Land O'Lakes Dairy Co-op with the belief that we're better when we work together. Today, we're more than 1,700 dairy farmers strong and our farmer-owners are the driving force behind our business and our purpose.

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Pre-made marketing support materials to celebrate your lunch plans.

We invest out best resources by utilizing our marketing experts to provide materials that celebrate your meal plans. Our team focuses on key, value-added themes that resonate with the families in your district. As our customers, all of these materials are provided to you to relieve the growing demand for meaningful messaging that impacts purchasing decisions.

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A resource when the unexpected hits

Land O'Lakes wants to be a resource for you during this time of uncertainty, which is why our culinary experts developed a variety of videos that offer up product and recipe solutions we hope will be helpful to you and your teams!

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Giving you versatility and performance

When it comes to creating a flexible menu that delivers on performance as well as flavor no matter the delivery, our Performance Dairy products can be the workhorse your kitchen needs. 

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Culinary expertise at your fingertips

With product and culinary experts on staff, you can rest assured that the tips, tricks and business solutions that Land O’Lakes offers are based in industry knowledge and professional experience. 

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All Together Better™

As a farmer-owned co-op, we know meaningful things happen when people come together to work toward a common goal. At Land O’Lakes Foodservice, our goal is to be a valued partner to you and your organization and we’re always working together to help you succeed.

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Grab-N-Go Meal Kit and Bento Box Inspiration

Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or supper, bento boxes and meal kits have become a popular option in K-12 schools. Check out these simple concepts put together by our team of culinary and product experts that will help keep your menu offerings fresh and fun for students!

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Let Your Imagination Soar With Grab-and-Go Creations

The delay in implementing the next phase of sodium restrictions until the 2024–25 school year gives you more time to adjust menus. Use this opportunity to get creative with your grab-and-go offerings through the use of customization stations, chilled sauces and innovative recipe twists.

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Beyond Individually Wrapped. Speed Scratch for Grab-N-Go

Expand your grab-n-go menu beyond individually wrapped items. When it comes to hot and cold grab-n-go service ideas, Land O Lakes® bulk products can be the unexpected answer to your kitchen’s needs. Our culinary experts have outlined recipes for inspiration using our Macaroni and Cheese, Mild Cheddar Cracker Cuts and Shelf Stable Cheese Sauces.

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Simple Recipes with Fewer than Five Ingredients

Whether you select hot or cold options for your K12 menu, our Land O Lakes® bulk product offerings can pair with just a few common ingredients to elevate menu selections. Below are a few ideas to help inspire!

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Say Hello To Maggie Maggio, Culinary Dietitian

She’s been a K-12 foodservice director and lifelong picky eater. See how Maggie Maggio is ready to be a resource for your school as part of our K-12 Culinary Team.
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Hot Tips for a Cool Summer Meal Program

Summer meal program planning on your mind? Chef Susie offers insights for in-person dining with flavorful ideas and flexible products.
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Get to Know Your K-12 Team

Learn how our expert culinary team and bid season coordinators are here to bring you insights, inspirations and industry knowledge to make menu planning easier.

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We want to help ensure students are provided with healthy meals while away from your cafeteria.

We want to help ensure students are provided with healthy meals while away from your cafeteria.

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Land O Lakes® Shredded Cheese Recipe and Execution Inspiration

Land O Lakes® Shredded Cheese Recipe and Execution Inspiration
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K12 Step by Step Recipes Spanish

K12 Step by Step Recipes Spanish
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K12 Step by Step Recipes English

K12 Step by Step Recipes English
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Pre-Portioning Land O’ Lakes Prepared Macaroni and Cheese

Pre-Portioning Land O’ Lakes Prepared Macaroni and Cheese
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Pre-Portioning Guide for Shelf-Stable Land O Lakes® Cheese Sauce Pouches

Pre-Portioning Guide for Shelf-Stable Land O Lakes® Cheese Sauce Pouches
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Preparation Instructions For Heating at Home Land O Lakes® Prepared Macaroni and Cheese

Preparation Instructions For Heating at Home Land O Lakes® Prepared Macaroni and Cheese
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LAND O LAKES® Macaroni and Cheese Products are fully prepared- just heat and serve from a thawed state.

LAND O LAKES® Macaroni and Cheese Products are fully prepared- just heat and serve from a thawed state. For best results
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Helping ensure students are provided with healthy meals in the event of unanticipated school closures.

Helping ensure students are provided with healthy meals in the event of unanticipated school closures.
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Cheese Sauce Cups Heating Instructions (Spanish)

Cheese Sauce Cups Heating Instructions (Spanish)
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Cheese Dip Cups Heating & Handling Instructions

Cheese Dip Cups Heating & Handling Instructions
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Cold-Pack Serving Solutions for K-12

See how Land O Lakes® bulk dairy products can be pre-portioned and packed for cold-service meals.
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Celebrating Women in Agriculture

Get to know Candice, Allison and Katie, three Land O’Lakes farmer-owners who are impacting their communities, the agriculture industry and the world with their passion, hard-work and entrepreneurial spirits.

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The Where Goodness Grows Video Series

Highlighting unique stories from dairy farms across the country, Where Goodness Grows is a video series that gives us a peak into the lives of Land O’Lakes farmer-owners and their families.
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Another Reason to Order Queso on Cinco de Mayo | Land O’Lakes Foodservice

We believe we’re better together. That’s why, this Cinco de Mayo, we’re joining The Great American Takeout movement to help support the foodservice industry and the communities we serve.

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Plant-Forward Tex-Mex: Kids’ Craveable Flavor Mash-Up

Students are looking for new food adventures. More and more, that includes tasty vegetables. And according to the McCormick 2019 Flavor Forecast, Tex-Mex gives you a flexible — and hugely popular — way to give students the plant-forward dishes they’re looking for. Land O’Lakes culinary expert Susie Berglund shares some easy ways you can add vegetables, spices and whole grains to your menu.
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Land O Lakes® Ultimate White Cheese Sauce Blend Recipe Booklet

Get inspired with 10 simple-to-make, simple-to-love recipe ideas. Experience the ultimate in versatility and performance in the kitchen, plus the real dairy flavor kids want at lunch.
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Land O Lakes® Macaroni & Cheese Customization Station

Land O Lakes® Macaroni and Cheese gives your students the delicious, cheesy goodness they love all on its own. But once you add exciting ingredients you already have on hand, it becomes so much more.
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Fully Prepared Macaroni and Cheese – Preparation Guide

In this video, you’ll learn how to thaw, heat, hold and serve LAND O LAKES® Fully Prepared Macaroni and Cheese.
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Extra Melt® Cheese Sauce - One Sauce. Endless Applications.

Extra Melt® Cheese Sauce creates a true difference in any kitchen, helping redefine the possibilities of cooking with quality dairy.

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Doing More Good Together. Foodservice Makes an Impact on Hunger.

The Land O'Lakes Foodservice team has long attended the School Nutrition Association Annual Nutrition Conference, and is proud of its philanthropic efforts to support hungry kids in need.
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Boost your Lunch Program with a Flavor Station

Customization bars aren’t just for restaurants and may be a great way to get your students more engaged with their meals. Check out these simple ways to bring a customization bar to life in your school.

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