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Ready-to-Eat Vegetables & FruitSimplot Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Vegetables make prepping salads, grab-n-go items and meal kits a breeze—just thaw and serve
NEW! Simplot Maple City® Waffle-Flavored PotatoesNow serve chicken & waffles to customers on the go! New Simplot Maple City® Waffle Flavored Waffle Fries are the first and only waffle fries that taste like waffles. Learn More ›

Recipes

Wholesome Breakfast Veggie Bowl ›If you have customers looking for healthy, portable breakfast options, this is the one! Packed with ancient grains, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, avocado, arugula and a poached egg—this bowl really satisfies.
Carne Asada Fries Taco ›You read that right, we put the fries right in the taco. Every bite has the perfect combination of carne asada, crispy fries, creamy guacamole, pico, and melted queso. Prepare to make a lot of these; they are going to be popular!
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Customers

The Ultimate Fry GuideWe can help you select the right fries, implement the best pricing and profit strategies, create must-have signature fries, and more. It's all in The Ultimate Fry Guide. And it's free.
The Ultimate Guide to Delivery & TakeoutTips and advice to succeed with off-premise customersDownload ›

Resources

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category: College and University

Food Trends 2024: The Fastest-Growing Flavors in College Dining

Are you catering to Gen Z's adventurous tastes? Check out the top trending flavors on college campuses in 2024.

Jun 20, 2024

Grain Bowl Update: How to Simplify Prep in Your Kitchen

After a decade of explosive growth, grain bowl popularity shows no sign of waning, especially among younger generations. And new products are making bowls easier than ever to serve!

Feb 06, 2024

Pre- and Post-Game Snacks for College Sports Fans

It’s football season and your students are hungry for new, game-day food options and occasions. In this article, you’ll learn how to leverage fan enthusiasm into higher meal-plan satisfaction using labor-saving products and recipes.

Oct 31, 2023

Getting It Right: How to Hire In Foodservice

How do you define a "good employee?" Management styles mean different qualities, skills and performance often stack up differently for various managers. But, in general, good employees have these similar traits.

May 29, 2023

On Game Day, You Bet on Team Vegetables

Americans know they should eat more vegetables, and honestly, they're trying. Thirty-four percent of consumers are ordering healthy items more often than they did two years ago.

category: College and University

Food Trends 2024: The Fastest-Growing Flavors in College Dining

Grain Bowl Update: How to Simplify Prep in Your Kitchen

Pre- and Post-Game Snacks for College Sports Fans

Getting It Right: How to Hire In Foodservice

On Game Day, You Bet on Team Vegetables

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