Chartwells K12, the subsidiary serving up to two million school meals daily has evaluated trends for 2023.  The third annual list of new menu items creates opportunities to incorporate eggs into school meals and snacks.  It is apparent that taste will be an important driver of acceptance.  Chartwells will emphasize spices and seasonings to provide flavor, certainly beyond the traditional “ketchup approach”.

Protein will be in demand especially among more active children with opportunities to create egg snacks including bites that will also satisfy the need for "eating healthy" favored by parents.  The introduction of innovative dishes also presumes appropriate packaging that preserves flavor and appearance but does not place a burden on the environment.