CFA Provides Comments on Proposed Rule to Revise Meal Patterns and Nutrition Requirements for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs – Emphasizes All Forms Count for Nutrition

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is in the process of revising the meal patterns and nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Canned foods are an excellent option to deliver nutrition, convenience, appeal, ease-of-preparedness and versatility for schools as they strive to provide balanced, affordable meals for school children.

Click here to read a summary of the CFA’s
comments on the proposed rule.

Canned Food Alliance Applauds
2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Canned Food Alliance applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans with its emphasis on making smarter food choices for better health. Canned foods are an accessible solution to help Americans meet the USDA’s guidelines. 

Happy 200th Anniversary ... to the CAN! 

To help celebrate 200 years of canned food, the Canned Food Alliance (CFA) offers new tips and tools for real home cooks, a look at the nutritional benefits of canned food and canned food facts versus myths.

Additional resources include:

Canned Food Facts vs. Myths
                                                      "Canned Food from Field to Table"
                                                      Perfect Pantry Checklist
                                                     Canned Food Research