USDA Foods:

Food and Nutrition 

Service Updates
USDA Foods: FY18 Budgets

Program USDA Foods $

CNP $1,700,000,000

TEFAP $288,750,000 

CSFP $185,543,000 

FDPIR $104,976,000 

TOTAL $2,279,269,000 

Anticipated 

FY18 Food Purchases

Child 

Nutrition 

Programs

74%

TEFAP

13%

CSFP

8%

FDPIR

5%
USDA Foods FY16 NSLP Purchases

Fruits/Veg

39%

Grains

1%

Nuts/Seeds

1%

Beef/Pork

19%

Poultry

20%

Fish

1%

Eggs

1%

Dairy

18%

FY16- Total Dollars

Fruits/Veg*

53%

Grains

3%

Nuts/Seeds 

1%

Beef/Pork

10%

Poultry

18%

Fish

1%

Eggs

1%

Dairy

11%

FY16- Total Pounds

*Value estimated for DoD Fresh
USDA DoD Fresh Continues to Increase
USDA Foods: New Products

Child Nutrition Programs SY17-18

• Butternut Squash, Diced, IQF, 6/5 lb

• Potatoes, Diced, Frozen, 6/5 lb

• Strawberries, Sliced, IQF, 6/5 lb

• Blueberries, Wild, Frozen, 8/3 lb

• Whole Grain-Rich Pollock Fish Sticks

• Eggs, Liquid Whole, 12/2 lb

• Peach High-Protein Yogurt, 24/4 oz
Household Products FY17

• Fruit and Nut Mix, Dried (TEFAP)

• Black Beans, Canned (TEFAP)

• Pinto Beans, Canned (TEFAP)

• Sweet Potatoes, Canned (TEFAP)

• Diced Carrots, Frozen (TEFAP)

• Green Peas, Frozen (TEFAP)

• Farina (TEFAP)

• Macaroni and Cheese (TEFAP) 

USDA Foods: New Products
Child Nutrition Programs SY17-18

• Shredded mozzarella cheese (improve consistency)

• Canned tuna (added Kosher requirement)

• Sunflower seed butter (added Kosher requirement)

• High Protein Yogurt (added sugar limit)

• Ham Products (decreased sodium limit)

• Peanut butter, individual portion (improved 

packaging requirements)

USDA Foods: Reformulated Products
Household Programs FY17

• Rolled Oats (clarify type)

• Tortillas (clarify packaging)

• Split Breast Chicken (decrease size)

• Farina (change in package size)

• Beef Stew (decreased sodium limit)

USDA Foods: Reformulated Products
USDA Foods Available List:

New Product Preview Sheets
USDA Foods Taste Testing
Feedback on Tasting Events

• 100% of participants rated the tasting 

opportunities good, very good, or excellent

• Participants provided tangible product feedback 

rating flavor, texture, and appearance

I wish this was available for 

more people.

Sometimes we are hesitant to 

order without seeing the product.

It’s nice to taste the new 

foods.

Everything was 

excellent!

Kids 

will 

love it!

We were nervous to order, but 

this is fantastic!
USDA Foods Feedback

• Less than 25% of all complaints ever make it to the 

vendor level

• There is value in complaint data

• Improved response time to resolve complaints
USDA Foods Feedback

Contact Information
Labels for Household Products Should Be Store Quality
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
Nutrition/Allergen/Ingredient Questions

I need the [fat, sodium, calories, saturated fat] for 

this product to analyze the menu. I know the 

product will not come in until September, but 

need information in advance to finalize the menus 

and ensure we are in compliance. 

Can you tell me if this product will be 

Kosher? If so, what Kosher certification 

does the product contain?
Nutrition/Allergen/Ingredient Questions

Can you guarantee that this product is free of 

[peanuts, soy, gluten, tree nuts, eggs, wheat]?

Can you guarantee that the label will not contain an 

advisory label for [peanuts, soy, gluten, tree nuts, 

eggs, wheat]?

Can you tell me if this product contains [high 

fructose corn syrup, gelatin, corn oil, MSG, sulfites, 

partially hydrogenated oils, azodicarbonamide, 

caramel color]?
Questions?