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And now, thanks in part to your efforts; parents and
their students are making a commitment to eating healthier.
A national consumer survey reported:
- About half of the respondents are actively trying
to eat a healthier diet
- 36% claim they are making some attempt to eat
a healthier diet
What stands in their way?
- 35% say nutritious foods are not available from fast-food and take-out eateries and that home preparation is too time-consuming.
- 31% say that healthful foods are costly, although 32% of consumers say cost is a minor matter.
Source: The Health and Wellness Trends Report, The
Natural Marketing Institute, March 2004
Conclusion: Public awareness and desire for healthier
eating has never been better and is growing everyday.
School Nutrition programs have a wonderful opportunity
to offer more than fresh fruits and vegetables as
healthier eating choices.
The Coleman Family has been raising cattle in Colorado
since 1875. Mel Coleman, Sr. convinced the USDA to
create the Natural
classification for beef and Coleman was the first
USDA certified Natural
beef producer. Today, Coleman is the nation’s largest
and most recognized producer of premium, all natural
meats.
Coleman established the Coleman Certified Rancher
program that ensures that our livestock and poultry
are raised the way nature intended – without the use
of antibiotics and added growth hormones in an eco-friendly
environment with clean air and water. Coleman All
Natural Meats simply means all you get is the natural
taste of premium quality meats with:
No Antibiotics Ever
No Added Hormones Ever
No Artificial Ingredients Ever
No Preservatives Ever
No Added Nitrates/Nitrites Ever
100% Grain based feed with no animal by-products
Coleman provides many menu options for the versatility
that will keep your menu fresh, healthy, and exciting:
Poultry

Beef

Deli Meats

- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
- Honey Turkey Breast
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Pepper Turkey Breast
- Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
- Honey Maple Ham
- Black Forest Ham
- Virginia Brand Ham
- Medium Rare and Rare Roast Beef
- Corned Beef
- Pastrami (Brisket)
- Pastrami (Eye of Round)
Child Nutrition (CN) labeling is always available
with complete and extended nutrition information available
for your convenience.
Coleman All Natural burger, hot dog bags and cartons
provide serving convenience and the quality branding
appeal similar to leading National and Regional restaurant
chains. And, Coleman is proud to offer posters to
enhance your branding and appetite appeal efforts.
Coleman will also be glad to assist you in informing
parents and local press regarding the healthier steps
your school nutrition program is taking.
Peace of Mind
Coleman All Natural School Nutrition products are
fully cooked to enhance food safety and are easily
heated and served.
Individually Quick Frozen pieces keep products from
sticking together, ensuring ease of preparation, appearance
and portion control.
With growing public concern regarding the overuse
of antibiotics, growth hormones, and artificial and
synthetic ingredients, your students and their parents
will know that your school is taking a pro-active
stance on improving school nutrition.
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