Commodity Processing Program

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
• 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 100% satisfaction

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.

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

Fruit

Bulk Apples 110149, Pears 100225, Peaches 100220, Mixed Fruit 100212, Cherries 100237

• Zee Zees® Applesauce Cups
• Zee Zees® Diced Fruit Cups
• Zee Zees® Cocoa Cherry Nutrition Bars

Cheese

Mozzarella 100022

• Zee Zees® String Cheese
• Elated Plates® Ravioli
• Elated Plates® Lasagna Roll-ups
• Elated Plates® Calzones
• Elated Plates® Chessy Breadsticks

Beans

Garbanzo Beans 100360

• Zee Zees® Original Hummus
• Zee Zees® Red Pepper Hummus
• Zee Zees® Taco Hummus

Step 2 - Calculate Your Pounds

Download our commodity calculator to help plan your diversions for SY19/20. Just find the products you are looking for and input the desired cases and let the calculator do the math for you. We are here to help you through the ins and outs to make the diversion process easy. We’ll help you maximize your entitlement dollars.

Step 3 - Divert Your Entitlement

Log in to your state or co-op food distribution website or WBSCM. Divert your commodities based on your commodity calculator worksheet and codes provided. We’d be happy to confirm the correct commodity codes with you if needed. 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.