Victorian School Canteen Association (Incorporated A0013400G) (VSCA)

Victorian School Canteen Association Inc

2010

Resources, information, advice, Victorian Canteen News 'n' Nibbles, Can Chat e-newsletter, VSCA School Canteen Expo, VSCA School Canteen Conference, VSCA Canteen of the Year Awards, VSCA Annual Canteen Rewards Evening, VSCA Buying Guide, Management $ense Food Sense manual, VSCA Cards and Posters, on line discussion forum, and lots more!

VSCA Services for School Canteens

VSCA Canteen Services Pty Ltd

2010

Services, resources, activities, events, support, information & advice for school canteens around Victoria via the VSCA Secretariat.

Non food products at wholesale prices for school canteens anywhere in Victoria, including VSCA printed lunch bags, thermometers, knives, cutting boards, food handling gloves, disposable caps, cling wrap, foil, magic seal bags, disposable containers and cups, all sorts of packaging and paper bags. Click here for more details and order forms.

Commercial Catering Equipment

Commercial Food Machinery Vic Pty Ltd

2010

Commercial Food Machinery has specialised in the hospitality industry since 1994, and has the privilege of completing kitchens for canteens, universities, cooking schools and secondary colleges. CFM is a “ONE STOP SHOP”, specializing in Commercial catering equipment.

Our ranges include: pie warmers, refrigeration, ovens, microwaves, stainless steel benches, crockery, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, ware washing and much more. CFM has one of the largest and most comprehensive showrooms in the country ranging from brand new and reconditioned equipment. To further assist our customers, we have a fully functional demonstration kitchen for clients to see live demonstrations on equipment before purchasing.

For further information, please visit our website www.cfmvic.com.au

VSCA Enviro-Friendlier Packaging Range

VSCA Canteen Services Pty Ltd

2010

Did you know VSCA Canteen Services supplies canteen-friendly non food products at wholesale prices to school canteens anywhere in Victoria?

As well as printed lunch order bags, catering equipment, aprons, teatowels and more, VSCA can supply your canteen with Enviro-Friendlier items such as hot and cold drink cups, plates and bowls, cutlery, containers, straws, cling wrap, paper bags and serviettes.

A diverse range of environmentally friendlier packaging is becoming available. Some packaging is made using recycled materials (paper, sugar cane fibre, bamboo, palm leaves). Other packaging uses materials that are biodegradable and can be composted. By using this packaging, we help to create a demand and guarantee the ongoing development and production of better packaging options.

Click the pink "More Info" button (at left) to see further details and prices. Please contact VSCA for more information about your specific needs.

For more Enviro-Friendlier Packaging, see Fundraising subcategory

Boxy Design Lunchbox, Drink Bottle, Freezer Gel Pack, Backpack & Set of 4

Boxy Design Pty Ltd

2010

Boxy Design products are a unique, one-stop, gear-carrying system for kids. These are ideal school fundraisers - top quality items that both encourage healthy eating habits and do their bit towards "nude food", helping to sustain our environment. "Great Stuff for Kids" (and their families)!

• BOXY DESIGN LUNCHBOX
  A wrapper-free lunchbox that is great for "nude food". The ultimate in lunch boxes for kids (and adults)! Ideal for school/kinder lunches, picnics, travel companion or work lunches. Such a versatile design - it can hold any lunch time food combination. It has 4 different, easy to pack, storage areas: - 2 liquid proof, removable containers that are perfect for yoghurt, canned fruit, fruit salad, dairy desserts etc - a space under the containers that is big enough to hold 2 rounds of sandwiches or a bread roll or wrap - an end compartment that will hold a recess snack or a whole piece of fruit or cut fruit and vegetable pieces that will not brown or bruise The lunchbox containers have a special space to pack a teaspoon, are dishwasher safe and have child friendly clips. The lunchbox is so airtight that there is no need for plastic wrap - that makes it ever so environmentally friendly and perfect for "nude food" schools!
  
  
• BOXY DESIGN DRINK BOTTLE
  A specially designed drink bottle that is easy for kids to open and to use. It features: - a finger loop for easy carrying - a locking lid to avoid spills - a moulded bottle that is curved to fit the shape of the hand - a large opening providing easy drink flow - easy opening - no need to pull it open with the teeth - teeth and dentist friendly! - easy clean, dishwasher safe
  
  
• BOXY DESIGN FREEZER GEL PACK
  A special non-toxic freezer gel pack to help keep lunches cold. It stays frozen for up to 3 times longer than a conventional ice block. Easy to clean and can be used over and over again. It slips into a made to measure sleeve in the base of the Boxy Design Backpack.
  
  
• BOXY DESIGN BACKPACK
  Made from very tough and long lasting 600 denier PVC backed canvas and lined with 210 Denier PU. Available in a choice of 7 colours (Black, Bottle Green, Maroon, Navy, Purple, Red, Royal Blue). It has 4 separate compartments and features: - an insulated side opening for a lunchbox and a special sleeve to hold the freezer gel pack to keep food at a safer temperature - an individual compartment for storing school books, readers, folders, laptop etc - a separate space for a jumper, pencil case, 'show and tell' items etc - a drink bottle holder on the outside for easy access, and to keep it separate so it won't damage clothes or books inside - numerous zip up pockets - ergonomic design including padded shoulder strap harness and a waist belt, for better comfort and to support and protect children's bodies
  
  
• BOXY DESIGN SET OF 4
  A complete kit that includes 1 Boxy Design Lunchbox, 1 Boxy Design Drink Bottle, 1 Boxy Design Freezer Gel Pack and 1 Boxy Design Backpack in a colour of your choice

Stickybeaks Lunch Wallet

Little Stickybeaks

2010

The Stickybeaks Lunch Wallet is a reusable, enviro-friendlier, lunch bag. Dimensions: 23 cm high x 18 cm wide x 10 cm deep. It offers a solution to the wastage associated with the disposable paper bags currently being used for lunch orders.

• It is made from non-woven polypropylene (the same material as "green bags")
• It has collapsible sides so it folds easily when empty
• The sturdy flat base makes it easy to pack and stack when filled
• It is durable, easily cleaned with a damp cloth, and reusable
• It is compact and stylish, and fits easily into school bags
• It has a transparent pocket to display student name and class
• A hygienic clear zipper pocket securely holds money and lunch order separate from food
• This removes the need for money in envelopes or twists of clingwrap or foil or tissues - the bane of all canteen managers!
• A velcro tab secures the Lunch Wallet in a closed position when empty
• By helping to minimise paper bag wastage, it teaches children an awareness of and concern for the natural environment

Available colours:
* Black with blue edging * Black with green edging * Black with pink edging

Great for fundraising - easy to handle, easy to store, non perishable, and profitable!

* Offer a sample in school enrolment packages
* Sell through the year from the canteen or uniform shop
* Sell to the wider community at school fetes, market days or stalls
* Have a fundraising drive
* Little Stickybeaks will supply promotional material, posters, a leaflet to copy and an order form to circulate

"Chef Laurent caters for Kids" Cook Book

Chef Laurent

2010

This is a canteen cook book with a difference. Chef Laurent is on a quest to improve the food served to children in school canteens and tuckshops and to re-educate children's palates and appreciation for good food.

With a foreword by Stephanie Alexander, in "Chef Laurent caters for Kids, The Essential Guide for Canteens and Tuckshops", Chef Laurent has created a comprehensive canteen program that has kids clamouring for tasty, healthy food.

Chef Laurent managed a Queensland school canteen and understands the pressures of working with a limited budget, time and cooking equipment, and the need for low cost, wholesome and easy to prepare meals that will appeal to students. His simple to follow recipes are in quantities for 10, 20 or 50 serves to suit any size canteen. Costings per serve are included. Your mouth will water with selections that include Sandwich Alternatives, What's Baking, Noodle Boxes to Sushi, Salad Sensation, The Main Event and Sweet Delights.

With tips on menu planning, specials, presentation and promotion, getting organised, catering, and more, this is a very handy cook book that every school canteen will find indispensable.

Dairy Australia Educational Services

Dairy Australia

2010

Educational services promoting the nutritious benefits of dairy foods including:
* Dairy Good Canteen Pack (folder of recipes and promotional ideas)
* Recipe books - "Kids Good Health Recipe Booklet" and "Good Health Recipe Book 2" (downloadable from www.dairyaustralia.com.au)
* Recipes, recipe booklets, new ideas and tips, games for primary school kids, teacher resources (downloadable from www.dairy.com.au)
* "Discover Dairy" information and resources for teachers, students, canteens, parents/carers (downloadable from www.dairy.edu.au)

Food Safety Training

CFT International Pty Ltd

2010

CFT are food safety training specialists working to make compulsory food safety training more affordable and available, where and when you need it.

Training options include:
* In Class (local classes scheduled regularly all over Victoria)
* Online
* Distance learning
* For groups in your school.

Free food safety posters available to download from www.cft.com.au

Market Fresh Website

Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Market

2009-10

www.marketfresh.com.au - Your complete guide to fresh produce. All you need to know about Fruit & Vegetables - Herbs & Nuts - Fresh Cut Flowers - Melbourne Market Authority's website provides the most comprehensive and reliable online guide to Australian fruit and vegetables and their seasons.

Website features include:

• A listing of independent fruit and vegetable retailers who are keen to supply market fresh produce to your school canteens, and to participate in school promotions and other community health initiatives. Search by postcode to find your local retailer/s.
• Fruit & vege information, recipes, nutrition facts and more
• Interactive kids' section

Natural Kitchen Strategies

Natural Kitchen Strategies

2010

Natural Kitchen Strategies aims to help children and families learn to love good food. The philosophy is based on core values of family life and that good food means good health. We would like to challenge the Australian culture which says that kids only like cheap, processed foods.

Through our resources, presentations, consultancy and information we can support your school canteen to provide a healthier, tastier menu and to foster in your students a love of good food.

VSCA Resources for School Canteens

Victorian School Canteen Association Inc

2010

VSCA has worked with Victorian school canteens for over 25 years and offers a range of information and resources specifically designed and selected to help you to run the best possible food service for your school.

From recipe ideas to safe food handling, information shared by schools themselves to expert ideas on recruiting and retaining volunteers, VSCA's resources are a cost effective, down to earth and practical support for Victorian school canteens.

FlexiSchools

FlexiSchools

2010

Is your canteen struggling for volunteers? Do you need more time to prepare fresh foods? Are you spending most of your morning processing paper orders and coins?

FlexiSchools is an online solution for school canteens and is used by schools big and small to simplify the daily process of preparing lunch orders:
* free setup
* runs on any existing PC
* no prior computer experience needed
* works alongside paper orders
* friendly 1300 parent help line
* add the uniform shop and fundraising too!

Lunch Monitors On-line Lunch Ordering System

Lunch Monitors Pty Ltd

2010

Lunch, here we go!

Lunch Monitors provides schools and parents an alternative method of ordering school lunches without replacing your current system. With Lunch Monitors you can continue to use your current system or choose to use Lunch Monitors on-line ordering system, whereby you will appreciate the easy convenience of being able to order your child’s lunch without the associated paraphernalia of the current bag and order system.

Lunch Monitors:
* provide an alternative choice to schools and parents in the method of ordering school lunches.
* assist canteen managers and their staff in the preparation of healthy, nutritious school lunches.
* help schools develop or review their existing school menus to support healthy and nutritious eating.

Munchy Lunch Online Ordering for Primary School Canteens

Munchy Lunch Pty Ltd

2010

Munchy Lunch makes ordering lunch from your school canteen fast and easy!

Parents can forget messing about finding change and writing down orders in the before school rush - Munchy Lunch lets you order lunches in as little as 4 clicks. You can organise a month of family lunch orders in minutes. Munchy Lunch is so easy to use, kids can literally make their own lunch. The Munchy Lunch characters show them what foods are good for them everyday, and kids who make healthy choices are able to collect stickers towards a reward.

• The Munchy Lunch website takes payment for orders in advance and forwards it to the canteen, significantly reducing time spent counting coins.
• Lunch preparation becomes more efficient and detailed monthly canteen purchase reports are available online.
• Munchy Lunch even generates shared revenue for the school through its "weblinkads".
• The system can integrate with offsite canteens, and will easily work alongside your existing system for a trial period.

All Seasons Fine Food & Beverage

All Seasons Fine Food & Beverage

2010

All Seasons Fine Food & Beverage accept orders by phone, fax or email. Orders are picked, packed and delivered within one week of ordering. Information can be provided on products supplied and delivered as part of the service. Free delivery for orders over $50 value.

Servicing Melbourne Metropolitan area and surrounds, Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong

Wholesalers! List your services here. Our school canteen audience is keen to know where they can purchase Everyday (green) and Select Carefully (amber) products for their Victorian school canteens.

PLEASE NOTE: VSCA Registration does not imply warranty for any product, service or company.