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Gen Z is the most diverse, most food-savvy generation you ever served. With Simplot potatoes, vegetables, avocado, fruit and grains, you can offer the international flavors, plant-based dishes and comfort food they want with the labor-savings you need.

See how Purdue University stayed on  trend while reducing labor.

 

We offer one of the largest portfolios
of frozen foods of any manufacturer.

Then we bundle these items with expert culinary support, valuable trend insights and marketing assistance. So you get complete solutions for increasing participation, simplifying prep and reducing waste, all from one trusted partner.

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Six Ways

We Make Feeding Campus Easier

1
A single, convenient source for restaurant-quality frozen items

With a broad portfolio of potatoes, vegetables, avocado, grains and fruit, we can help you craft on-trend solutions across your entire menu.

2
Direct access to a Simplot C&U Sales Specialist

Our dedicated C&U Sales Specialists understand your business. They’re the go-to experts on our products and how our they fit your operation.

3
Chef-led culinary support

Enjoy complimentary in-person and virtual product demos, recipe ideations and training resources to help you get the most from our products.

4
Valuable industry trend data delivered regularly

Get helpful trend guides and insights to help you better compete with off-campus options.

5
Complimentary marketing support

Take advantage of on-demand digital tools and marketing solutions from our to maximize meal-plan participation.

6
Products grown and processed with sustainability in mind

Our founder, J.R. Simplot, farmed from an early age, developing a respect for resources that remains a core value of our company.

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Recipes & Inspiration

From the steam line to grab-and-go, we offer hundreds of kitchen-tested, foodservice recipes to take your College & University menu to the next level.

Curry Buddha Bowl Recipe
Curry Buddha Bowl

This colorful, veggie-based bowl really packs in all the brightness and flavor—it would make a great grab-n-go option for your lunch crowd.
Pad Thai Lattice Fries Recipe
Pad Thai Lattice Fries

The wonderful flavors of Pad Thai smothering Simplot SeasonedCRISP® Savory Lattice Fries. Crispy tofu, Pad Thai sauce, green onion, bean sprouts and roasted peanuts layered over Simplot Lattice Fries. You're welcome.
RW Sidewinders_CornJalapeno-Loaded_Nachos_OH Recipe
SIDEWINDERS™ Fries Loaded Chicken Nachos

This nacho dish made with SIDEWINDERS™ Fries works as well for your delivery and takeout menu as it does for your in-house option.
Exotic Grains Tabbouleh & Crispy Falafel Bowl Recipe
Exotic Grains Tabbouleh and Crispy Falafel Bowl

We've packed in all the best flavors of a Greek salad combined with falafel and our Simplot Good Grains™ Exotic Grains & Fire-Roasted Vegetable Blend into this bowl. So good, your customers won't be able to get enough of it.

Thai Coconut Miso Grain Salad Recipe
Thai Coconut-Miso Grain Salad

A hearty grain and vegetable salad tossed with a flavor-packed coconut-miso dressing. Perfect for grab-n-go or takeout!
Philly Bake Recipe
Philly Bake

Simplot RoastWorks® Flame-Roasted Pepper & Onion Blend makes it easy to reinvent the beloved Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich as a tasty casserole.

Street Corn Chicken Burger Recipe
Street Corn Chicken Burger

Feature this flavor-packed chicken burger as a lunch or dinner special. With guacamole, roasted corn and jalapeño, queso fresco and Tajin aioli on a toasted sourdough bun—it's sure to be total hit! We recommend serving it with Junior Cut SIDEWINDERS™ fries.
Vegetable Queso Enchiladas Recipe
Vegetable Queso Enchiladas

Corn tortillas stuffed with Simplot Good Grains™ Cilantro Lime Rice & Fire-Roasted Corn Fiesta and Scandinavian Blend vegetables—topped with a creamy white cheese sauce.
Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe
Roasted Cauliflower and Quinoa Power Bowl

This vegetarian bowl is downright delicious and packed with flavor. With roasted cauliflower, Kale & Quinoa Blend, Corn & Black Bean Fiesta Blend, fresh cucumbers, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, Extreme Supreme Guacamole, and topped with a creamy dressing, Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.

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