Bid season isn’t just about choosing products, it’s about making the most of what’s new and maximizing your commodity dollars. With new Zee Zees products available for diversion, you can add menu flexibility, simplify planning, and select options that work in real K12 kitchens while still appealing to students. Bid confidently with products designed to maximize your commodity dollars with easier planning and participation.
Zee Zees products are designed with that balance in mind, offering familiar formats, consistent meal contributions, and processing options that help stretch entitlement without adding operational complexity.
#10 Applesauce Cans: Built For Bulk Processing
Zee Zees #10 Applesauce Cans are available in Original, Cinnamon, and Strawberry, giving K12 operators a flexible bulk option that supports both commodity diversions and commercial purchasing. When processed with Bulk Apples (110149), these cans deliver consistent ½ cup fruit contributions and predictable portions, making menu planning easier during bid season. The bulk format is ideal for speed scratch and batch prep applications, from baked goods to parfaits to self-serve stations. To see how #10 cans can simplify production in real kitchens, explore our Scratch Batch videos where we share practical, time saving recipes designed for busy K12 operations. Each video shows how to turn bulk products into menu ready solutions without adding complexity to your day.
NEW! Zee Zees Strawberry Apple Diced Fruit Cup offers districts a chance to try something new while keeping commodity planning simple and efficient. The refreshing strawberry flavor paired with delightfully crunchy apples is a slam dunk for students-bringing bright taste and texture that feels fun and familiar on the tray.
When processed using Bulk Apples (110149), these tasty fruit cups meet ½ cup fruit requirements and move smoothly from dry storage to the serving line. The ready-to-serve format requires no prep and minimal handling, helping kitchens save time while adding variety across breakfast, lunch, and snack menus.
For districts looking to refresh fruit offerings during bid season without adding complexity, Strawberry Apple Fruit Cups are an easy way to introduce something new.
Recently reformulated with no artificial colors, Rock’n Blue Raspberry Applesauce Cup delivers a bold, ready-to-serve option that fits easily into lunch lines, meal kits, and snack programs, addressing a key concern for many districts.
When processed using Bulk Apples (110149), these cups provide a standardized ½ cup fruit contribution in a shelf-stable package that helps simplify planning and service. The updated formula maintains the vibrant flavor students enjoy while aligning with current nutrition expectations and commodity processing needs.
It’s a flexible choice for districts looking to balance commodity utilization with convenience, consistency, and updated ingredient standards.
For districts focused on maximizing flexibility while managing costs during bid season, #10 cans provide a practical, menu-ready solution.
In addition to products processed using Bulk Apples (110149), Zee Zees accepts a variety of USDA commodities, giving districts greater flexibility when planning diversions and building bids. Our processing options include fruit commodities such as apples, pears, peaches, and mixed fruit, along with bean commodities like garbanzo and pinto beans.
This breadth of commodity acceptance allows programs to align entitlement dollars with real menu needs - supporting thoughtful planning, operational efficiency, and consistent service throughout the school year. With Zee Zees, commodity processing becomes a way to build menus that are both practical and creatively engaging for students.
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