Taste Tests at Schools

March 10th, 2025

Taste Tests at Schools

 

One of our favorite ways to engage with our students is doing taste tests at schools. These tests allow us to see how students respond to foods that we are either considering putting on the menu or that are already there and may need a boost.

 

Often times we are introducing foods to students for the first time, so creating a fun and inviting environment can take away some of the hesitation.

 

 

 

We recently provided samples of roasted red pepper hummus to students at Roosevelt Middle School during lunch periods. Students were able to choose from three different items to eat with the hummus: tortilla chips, carrots, or celery. After tasting the hummus we invited students to use our taste test stickers to display their votes as to how much they liked it or would want to try it again.

 

The red pepper hummus was a hit with Roosevelt students, with a clear majority loving it, followed by a handful of votes in the middle, and very few “I didn’t like it” votes. 

 

We’ll be at more schools throughout March, conducting taste tests and getting student feedback as part of our process to always innovate and adapt our menus to current tastes and trends. It’s a delicious way to learn!