Kraft Heinz Pulls Lunchables from Schools Due to Low Demand
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPRI.com
Kraft Heinz has stopped offering its school-designed Lunchables meals due to low demand, despite initial excitement from some school administrators. The meals, introduced at the start of the 2023-2024 academic year, were intended to meet national school lunch program standards but faced criticism from nutritionists and advocacy groups. Consumer Reports highlighted concerns over sodium and lead content, leading to a petition to ban such processed meals from schools. Kraft Heinz stated the business impact was negligible, as sales were less than 1% of overall Lunchables sales.