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1 Texas Department of Agriculture USDA Food Distribution Dynamics in Texas June 23, 2015 (12:00-1:00) TASN - Grapevine, Texas Presented by Elizabeth Gonzales, Director of Commodity Operations

2 Current Topics Avian Flu SY 2016 Impact to USDA Foods Turkey Roasts and Turkey Hams No solicitations for July December Turkey Taco Filling, Chicken Fajitas, Diced Chicken, Unseasoned Chicken Strips No Foreseen Delays Limited availability for bulk eggs and poultry

3 Current Topics Managing Inventory Decreased Inventory Storage Commodity Processing Excess Inventory

4 Current Topics SY 2015 Entitlement Balances at District level High prices for beef, poultry Allocation Price Fixed pricing versus weighted average

5 SY We tried new things Dried Cranberries Fresh Apples 5 varieties Pilot Unseasoned Chicken Strips, marinated Flour and oats Smaller pack sizes instead of 50 lb. bags = streamlining requests

6 SY Final Outcome Order Status Cancelations Turkey Roasts Oven Roasted Chicken Canned Boned Chicken Potato Rounds Blueberries Raisins Fruit rationed by USDA Changes Canned Sweet Potato Changed to Bonus

7 SY Looking Forward USDA Foods Item or Category Turkey Breast Deli Sliced, 8/5 lb. Dried Mix Fruit Fuji Apples Sweet Potato Chunks Carrots, Diced Frz. No Salt 30 lb. Whole Grain Blend Pastas - Macaroni, Spaghetti, and Penne Flour White/Whole Wheat Blend 8/5 & 25 lb. Raisins, 6/5 lb. pkg. instead of 30 lb. ctn. Status New New New New New New New New

8 SY Looking Forward USDA Foods Item or Category Turkey roasts Turkey hams Sweet Potato with syrup - canned Canned Chicken Status Delayed until January or later Delayed until January or later Limited quantities Not offered until USDA clears issues related to supply and packaging

9 SY 2016 Still Looking Forward USDA Foods Item / Category Frozen Apricots Diced Canned Apricots Apricot Halves, Canned Potato Rounds Status No Bids No Bids No Bids Pending

10 SY Looking Forward Product Information Sheet USDA gradually updating to include allergen information

11 SY Looking Forward We sent out an last week regarding unspent entitlement tied to overcommitted processing reserved. Because you have uncommitted entitlement, you are receiving this for entitlement not dedicated to Regular USDA Foods, Farm to School, nor DoD Fresh.

12 Weekly Commodity Bulletin SY 2015 TX-UNPS Enhancements Entitlement Column - Added Fields

13 SY 2015 TX-UNPS Enhancements Annual Surveys New Feature Selective Offerings for Reopened Items

14 SY 2016 TX-UNPS Enhancements Change Allocation Price Changing from fixed to weighted average Download Forms

15 Contract Packet SY 2017 TX-UNPS Enhancement New Check List Item Roles and Responsibility Document

16 New RFP for Commercial Distribution Effective SY 2017 July 1, recommendations for improvement Due August 1, 2015

17 Now the Dynamics.

18 DoD Fresh Program Increased Participation in Dollars School Year Dollar Amount SY MILLION 654 Participants DoD Fresh SY 15 24,282, SY 14 19,500, SY 13 13,054, SY 12 10,000, SY 11 8,000,

19 Program Comparison

20 Program Comparison

21 Program Comparison

22 3 Years Comparison $Value

23 SY14 Value $$: Processing vs Regular

24 SY15 Value $$: Processing vs Regular

25 SY16 Value $$: Processing vs Regular

26 3 Years Comparison - Value: Processing vs Regular

27 Disaster Relief Guidelines for Schools as Authorized Shelters Some schools may become authorized shelters or meal providers for evacuees. If these schools use USDA foods to prepare the meals, they will be credited the amount of USDA foods used in their Entitlement Account. For this to occur, school districts will be asked to provide the following information to the TDA Commodity Operations Section. Refer to our squaremeals website for the steps to become an approved disaster relief shelter.

28 Program Improvement Opportunities USDA Business Improvement Research Project Evaluation Tool ACD Conference Mega Discussion Value Pass Through Provide USDA Feedback

29 Thank you!

30 The Texas Department of Agriculture s Food and Nutrition Division is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at or at any USDA office, or call (866) to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C , by fax (202) or at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.