Entrée meets demand for individually-wrapped, grab ‘n go menu items as schools transition to new feeding models.
WHAT: Pillsbury™ Cheesy Pull-Aparts, a grab ‘n go entrée for K-12 foodservice, feature Pillsbury oven-baked bread stuffed with 100 percent real cheese for a rip-able, dippable menu item kids love. The heat-and-serve product comes in an individually-wrapped format that requires minimal handling.
General Mills Foodservice is relaunching Pillsbury Cheesy Pull-Aparts, which first debuted in 2015, as schools seek convenient options that work across a variety of feeding scenarios during the pandemic.
Meeting 2-ounce equivalent grain plus 2-ounce equivalent meat alternate nutrition guidelines, Pillsbury Cheesy Pull-Aparts give schools a flexible menu item to round out school meals, whether they are served in the cafeteria, classroom or curbside. Available in two flavors: Italian Cheeses & Garlic and Southwest Queso.
Pillsbury™ Cheesy Pull-Aparts
WHERE: For more information about Pillsbury Cheesy Pull-Aparts and other products for school feeding programs, K-12 foodservice directors can contact their General Mills Foodservice sales representative, call 1-800-243-5687 or visit www.generalmillsfoodservice.com.
About General Mills Convenience & Foodservice
The General Mills Convenience & Foodservice division serves the convenience, foodservice and bakery industries by providing quality products from time-trusted brands along with culinary, nutrition education and marketing resources to help operators succeed. Its distinguished brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto’s and Annie’s. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the division had fiscal 2019 net sales of $1.97 billion. For more information, please visit www.generalmillsfoodservice.com.
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CONTACT: Sarah Peterson General Mills Convenience & Foodservice 763.764.6364/media.line@genmills.com