Commodity Processing Program

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Let National Food Group Be Your Commodity Processing Solution

Come with us on a commodity adventure! We help school food service programs turn raw ingredients into nutritious, affordable, and popular food products that students will love!

As a USDA nationally approved processor, National Food Group helps make the commodity diversion process simple so schools are able to feed their students with the best food at the best value.

We work closely with K-12 schools to help them navigate the Commodity Processing process, set up appropriate contracts and fulfill them by manufacturing and delivering single-serving products to be used in 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.

National Food Group can:

  • Supply you with the commodity offerings that best suit your needs
  • Minimize time from diversion to production of your products
  • Produce your products as they are ordered, so you know your items are always fresh
  • Give you more control over your orders, so you can get the quantities you want when you want them
  • Freedom to place your orders on your schedule, from single orders to ordering for the entire year
  • Front load your commodities once the USDA purchase is verified
  • Guarantee your products 100%

Diverting Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Step 1 - Select Your Commodity Options

Decide which National Food Group items you would like to offer next school year. 

  • Zee Zees® Unsweetened Applesauce Cups
  • Zee Zees® Flavored Applesauce Cups
  • Zee Zees® Diced Fruit Cups
  • Zee Zees® Cocoa Cherry Nutrition Bars
  • Whole Grain Pasta
  • String or Shredded Cheese
  • Cheesy or Stuffed Breadsticks

Step 2 - Contact Your Sales Representative

The diversion process can be confusing, but we have good news! We are here to help you through the ins and outs to make the diversion process easy. Ask us for our commodity calculator worksheet to help determine your commodity usage, and we’ll ensure you get the most out of your entitlement dollars. Click here for Sales Representative contact information.

Step 3 - Divert Your Entitlement

Log in to your state or co-op food distribution website or WBSCM. Using the commodity codes supplied by your Account Manager, divert your commodities based on your commodity calculator worksheet. Once your state agency submits your order and the USDA has purchased the commodity, your distributor or National Food Group representative will contact you about placing an order.

We can help you turn your commodities into Zee Zees and other great items.

Contact us today to get started.