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Your Secret Ingredient For Quality Menu Building

At the heart of our food programs is a commitment to innovation and specialized manufacturing. We work closely with food experts to create custom products that align with nutritional trends, meet consumer demands, and fit within budget constraints. As a USDA-approved processor, we also transform commodities like apples and peaches into single-serving options for K-12 students.

Always Available®

Have what you need, when you need it, and at a price that’s affordable. National Food Group leverages our purchasing power and expertise with numerous national manufacturers so you can access a wide array of relevant, high-quality Always Available® items you can always count on, ensuring you never run out of the products that keep your operation running smoothly.

Product Categories

  • Core Ingredients: Essential items that are always in demand
  • Versatile Staples: Products suitable for a wide range of applications
  • Trusted Brands: High-quality items from our trusted brands
  • Consistent Quality: Reliable products that meet your standards

Program Highlights

  • Hundreds of products available year-round
  • Mix and match items to meet small minimums
  • Specially formulated foods

Opportunity Buys®

National Food Group’s Opportunity Buys program enables customers to buy high-quality, name-brand products at a greatly reduced price. You can stretch your food service budget by acquiring items at wholesale cost that you won’t find through standard distribution channels. These exceptional values come to you through our strong, ongoing relationships with major manufacturers.

Product Categories

  • Manufacturer overruns
  • Products with minor cosmetic imperfections
  • Out-of-specification products
  • Recipe or formulation changes
  • Closeouts on discontinued items and product lines
  • Items with a slightly irregular shape or size

Program Highlights

  • Premium brand-name foods at special prices through our key partnerships.
  • Regularly available items with fantastic deals, though supplies may be limited.
  • Leverages our industry expertise to maximize your budget.

With Ongoing Opportunity Buys®, our purchasing relationships allow us to bring in high-quality, low-cost items on a recurring basis, such as:

  • Take-all deals
  • Exclusive rights to distribute
  • Larger inventories
  • Value items with long-term sustainability

Commodity Processing 

As a USDA-approved processor, we simplify the commodity diversion process to help K-12 schools provide the best food at the best value. We support schools by navigating contracts, processing commodities, and delivering single-serving products for food service programs nationwide. Our goal is to offer quality menu options while helping districts save time and money.

Accepted Commodities

  • Bulk Apples 110149
  • Pears 100225
  • Peaches 100220
  • Mixed Fruit 100212
  • Garbanzo Beans 100360
  • Pinto Beans 100365

Not all commodities available in all areas; contact your sales representative for your state's available commodities.


Program Highlights

  • Freedom to place orders on your schedule, from single orders to the entire year
  • Front load ordering once the USDA purchase is verified
  • Commodity offerings that suit your school’s needs
  • Minimized time from diversion to production
  • Fee-For-Service (FFS) and Net-Off-Invoice (NOI) options

We partner with K-12 schools nationwide to make the Commodity Processing process easier. We'll help to set up appropriate contracts and fulfill them by manufacturing and delivering single-serving menu items for your cafeteria food service programs. We value our role in contributing to better quality and more wholesome menu options for the nation’s children while helping school districts realize substantial savings.

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Special Diets & Specialized Requirements

Our dedication to serving diverse dietary needs drives our approach to food innovation and product development. From gluten-free to plant-based options, we collaborate with nutrition experts to craft products that meet strict dietary guidelines and appeal to evolving consumer preferences. As a trusted partner, we provide tailored solutions that address specialized nutritional requirements, ensuring that every meal serves a purpose.

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Special Diet Needs

From Halal and Kosher religious diets, vegetarian and plant based options, gluten free and allergen friendly items and nutrient focused selections, we have everything you need to complete your special diets menu.

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Plant Protein Solutions

Plant proteins are increasing in popularity due to the savings and health benefits. National Food Group offers a variety of high-quality ingredients as well as individually packaged snacks to meet this important menu trend.

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