A pre-packaged meal was developed for both a hot and cold lunch. Hot items
such as green beans and chicken nuggets are packaged in one compartmentalized
container and cold food items such as salad and orange slices are packaged in
another similar container. Hot items are packaged with a perforated clear film
to prevent the food from getting soggy when heated. Several elementary schools
are using pre-packaged foods on their serving lines. Schools that are using the
pre-packaged foods have been able to get the children through the line much
quicker, which enables them to sit down and enjoy their lunch sooner.
