The Nutrition Services Division (NSD) has updated and consolidated the following competitive foods guidance. These updates are based on changes to state and federal requirements:
- SNP-04-2025 Competitive Foods and Beverages Overview
- SNP-05-2025 Competitive Food and Beverage Entrées, Nutrient Standards, and Exemptions
- SNP-06-2025 Competitive Foods and Beverages—Determining Compliant Beverages
These management bulletins are posted on the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) Management Bulletins web page.
Background
The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture released the Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
, on April 24, 2024.
Title 5 California Code of Regulations, sections 15575-15578
which provide state guidance on competitive foods were updated and effective on April 1, 2025.
Contact Information
For questions or additional information on this topic, contact the Competitive Foods team at CompetitiveFoods@cde.ca.gov.