At Dole, we want it to be easy for schools to meet USDA Meal Pattern Requirements. That’s why we offer a portfolio of delicious frozen and shelf stable fruit products that can be used for a variety of menu applications that students will love and schools can be proud to serve.
Take Your Pick! Each provides ½ cup serving of fruit and are a convenient and delicious side to serve with any meal.
Our DOLE® Chef-Ready Frozen Fruit Purées allow operators to add smoothies to their menu without the need for a blender. Simply add your ingredients to a mixing bowl, whisk and serve.
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Have students create a recipe that promotes fruit in a clever and unique way for a chance to win prizes for the students and their school!
Recipes will
be judged on:
✓ Creativity
✓ Visual Appeal
✓ Incorporation of Fruit
✓ Originality
Contest Ends
October 31, 2018
Explore your potential profit of offering Blender-less Smoothies made with DOLE® Chef-Ready Frozen Fruit Purées.
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A fruit-forward menu option, perfect for students to take with them on-the-go.
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DOLE® Chef-Ready Cuts are the perfect labor saving ingredient for build-your-own smoothie bowls, salads, tacos and more.
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A simple and delicious way to meet multiple meal requirements in one tasty treat.
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Create a reduced sodium sauce full of flavor like a Peach Honey Mustard or Blackberry BBQ by adding DOLE® Chef-Ready Frozen Fruit Purées to staples like ketchup or mustard.
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Create a parfait or smoothie featuring your school colors to promote game days, homecoming and other school events.
More schools are offering vegan menu options such as smoothie bowls, veggie burgers and fruit/veggie tacos. *
Students gave breakfast/brunch concepts the highest ratings according to School Meal Innovation Lab.*
Scratch cooking is on the rise, which means more flavor options. Rather than using premade pizzas, schools are creating their pizzas from scratch to allow for more customizable topping options. *
Students are seeking more adventurous flavor options with bold flavors such as curry, cardamom and chipotle.
*Source: foodmanagment.com, 2017-2018
We are committed to growing and packaging the highest quality fruit so every bite tastes ripe and delicious.
Through convenient packaging and vibrant recipes, we are continually looking for ways to make delicious fruit enjoyable and affordable, anytime.
Being careful stewards of the environment, using sustainable practices and supporting our communities are what make our business possible.
Dole strives to excite and educate students about the benefits of fruit and a healthy lifestyle with fun programs and creative contests.
