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Previous ASPIN Weekly Updates for the month of January 2005.


CONTENTS

January 31, 2005
January 24, 2005
January 17, 2005
January 10, 2005
January 3, 2005


QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?
Please contact ASPIN Director Bette Thompson by email at bette@mesc.org or by phone at (520) 888-9664 or (800) 552-3534.


Week of
January 31, 2005

UPCOMING MEETING: Food Service Marketing is sponsoring a meeting about net off invoice products for the 05/06 school year on Tuesday, February 15th in Phoenix. They mailed the meeting information to all districts. ASPIN highly recommends you attend this meeting if you are interested in participating next school year. For more information, call Cathy Wylet at 602-375-7731. We hope to see you there!

UPCOMING LAC MEETING: The Arizona School Food Service Association is sponsoring a Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 23rd and 24th. For more information, contact Lois Stansbury toll free at 866-402-9038.

ADE MEMORANDUM REGARDING WHOLE GRAINS: On December 10, 2004, the Arizona Department of Education issued a memorandum regarding the purchase of whole grain products. The AEC will address this issue in our bid renewal for the 05/06 school year.

RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICES: Pricing for this week has not been received by the ASPIN office. When we receive the pricing, we will include it as an attachment to this update.

SHAMROCK PRODUCE: Pricing for this week is included as an attachment to this update.

COLD STORAGE: Cold storage pricing for the month of February is included as an attachment to this update.

US FOODSERVICE DELIVERIES: The Department of Education sent a memorandum to all school districts stating that their contract with US Foodservice for commodity delivery has a delivery window of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. In this memo they state that the vendor may not be able to meet specific delivery time requirements requested by a district. It also states that the vendor is in compliance with the contract as long as deliveries are made within the above noted time period.

COMMODITY MEMORANDUM: The Arizona Department of Education has issued a memo stating that the remaining 2005 entitlement has been distributed. The request you plan on utilizing your entitlement by April, 2005. If you have any questions, contact Christine Bogle at 602-542-8781.

PRODUCT CODE CHANGE: The following product code has changed. Cheese, parmesan grated 5#, OLD #9917601, NEW #2221501.

SPECIAL ORDER: The following product IS NO LONGER A SPECIAL ORDER. #1821371, chip, tortilla, baked, 60/1.38 oz. and #1970831, chip, tortilla baked, 88/.75 oz.

BAKED CHIPS: Shamrock will keep the following baked chips in stock. #1821371, chips, tortilla nacho baked, #1914711, chips, Doritos, cool ranch, #1664671, chips, potato, bbq, #1664751, chips, potato, baked lays.

PRODUCT CODE CHANGE: The following product has a number change. OLD #9931621, cheese, cheddar/jack, shredded, NEW #2238581.

ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; COLD STORAGE.

Week of
January 24, 2005

UPCOMING MEETING: Food Service Marketing is sponsoring a meeting about net off invoice products for the 05/06 school year on Tuesday, February 15th in Phoenix. They mailed the meeting information to all districts. ASPIN highly recommends you attend this meeting if you are interested in participating next school year. For more information, call Cathy Wylet at 602-375-7731. We hope to see you there!

UPCOMING LAC MEETING: The Arizona School Food Service Association is sponsoring a Legislative Action Conference in Phoenix on February 23rd and 24th. For more information, contact Lois Stansbury toll free at 866-402-9038.

ADE MEMORANDUM REGARDING WHOLE GRAINS: On December 10, 2004, the Arizona Department of Education issued a memorandum regarding the purchase of whole grain products. The AEC will address this issue in our bid renewal for the 05/06 school year.

RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICES: Pricing for this week has is included as an attachment to this update.

SHAMROCK PRODUCE: Pricing for this week is included as an attachment to this update.

US FOODSERVICE DELIVERIES: The Department of Education sent a memorandum to all school districts stating that their contract with US Foodservice for commodity delivery has a delivery window of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. In this memo they state that the vendor may not be able to meet specific delivery time requirements requested by a district. It also states that the vendor is in compliance with the contract as long as deliveries are made within the above noted time period.

COMMODITY MEMORANDUM: The Arizona Department of Education has issued a memo stating that the remaining 2005 entitlement has been distributed. The request you plan on utilizing your entitlement by April, 2005. If you have any questions, contact Christine Bogle at 602-542-8781.

PRODUCT CODE CHANGE: The following product code has changed. Cheese, parmesan grated 5#, OLD #9917601, NEW #2221501.

SPECIAL ORDER: The following products have been change to special order status. #1821371, chip, tortilla, baked, 60/1.38 oz. and #1970831, chip, tortilla baked, 88/.75 oz.

PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: The following products will have price increases as of January 20, 2005. These price increases meet the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods. #1981021, Hash browns, Border - $9.34, State - $9.16, Valley - $8.98. #2113241, French fries, Border - $10.53, State - $10.32, Valley - $10.12. #1997051, Fries, loops, Border - $18.56, State - $18.20, Valley - $17.84. #0109671, Tater sticks, Border - $20.51, State - $20.11, Valley - $19.72. #1977241, Potato triangle, Border - $15.02, State - $14.73, Valley - $14.44. #1974751, Vegetable blend, Border - $23.01, State - $22.56, Valley - $22.12. #17340431, 1# tray, Border - $14.81, State - $14.52, Valley - $14.32. #1733991, 2# tray, Border - $17.86, State - $17.51, Valley - $17.17. 3# tray, Border - $13.81, State - $13.54, Valley - $13.27. #1733951, 4 oz. tray, Border - $9.99, State - $9.79, Valley - $9.60. #1734061, 5# tray, Border - $19.04, State - $18.67, Valley - $18.30. #1733981, 8 oz. tray, Border - $12.79, State - $12.54, Valley - $12.29.

PRODUCT CHANGE: Product #1572001, Breadstick, cheese stuffed has been discontinued by Schwans. Please use #1172291, Pizza stick, cheese filled as an alternate.

ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; RAINBOW PRODUCE.

Week of
January 17, 2005

ADE MEMORANDUM REGARDING WHOLE GRAINS: On December 10, 2004, the Arizona Department of Education issued a memorandum regarding the purchase of whole grain products. The AEC will address this issue in our bid renewal for the 05/06 school year.

RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICES: Pricing for this week has is included as an attachment to this update.

SHAMROCK PRODUCE: Pricing for this week is included as an attachment to this update.

US FOODSERVICE DELIVERIES: The Department of Education sent a memorandum to all school districts stating that their contract with US Foodservice for commodity delivery has a delivery window of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. In this memo they state that the vendor may not be able to meet specific delivery time requirements requested by a district. It also states that the vendor is in compliance with the contract as long as deliveries are made within the above noted time period.

COMMODITY MEMORANDUM: The Arizona Department of Education has issued a memo stating that the remaining 2005 entitlement has been distributed. The request you plan on utilizing your entitlement by April, 2005. If you have any questions, contact Christine Bogle at 602-542-8781.

PRODUCT CODE CHANGE: The following product code has changed. Cheese, parmesan grated 5#, OLD #9917601, NEW #2221501.

SPECIAL ORDER: The following products have been change to special order status. #1821371, chip, tortilla, baked, 60/1.38 oz. and #1970831, chip, tortilla baked, 88/.75 oz.

PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: The following products will have price increases as of January 20, 2005. These price increases meet the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods. #1981021, Hash browns, Border - $9.34, State - $9.16, Valley - $8.98. #2113241, French fries, Border - $10.53, State - $10.32, Valley - $10.12. #1997051, Fries, loops, Border - $18.56, State - $18.20, Valley - $17.84. #0109671, Tater sticks, Border - $20.51, State - $20.11, Valley - $19.72. #1977241, Potato triangle, Border - $15.02, State - $14.73, Valley - $14.44. #1974751, Vegetable blend, Border - $23.01, State - $22.56, Valley - $22.12. #17340431, 1# tray, Border - $14.81, State - $14.52, Valley - $14.32. #1733991, 2# tray, Border - $17.86, State - $17.51, Valley - $17.17. 3# tray, Border - $13.81, State - $13.54, Valley - $13.27. #1733951, 4 oz. tray, Border - $9.99, State - $9.79, Valley - $9.60. #1734061, 5# tray, Border - $19.04, State - $18.67, Valley - $18.30. #1733981, 8 oz. tray, Border - $12.79, State - $12.54, Valley - $12.29.

PRODUCT CHANGE: Product #1572001, Breadstick, cheese stuffed has been discontinued by Schwans. Please use #1172291, Pizza stick, cheese filled as an alternate.

ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): SHAMROCK PRODUCE; RAINBOW PRODUCE.

Week of
January 10, 2005

ASPIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: Our next AEC meeting is scheduled this Thursday, Janaury 13, 2005 at 10:00 am at Shamrock Foods Company. All ASPIN members are welcome to attend. The agenda for this meeting is included as an attachment to this update.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: The ASPIN Office will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Please plan your orders accordingly with your ASPIN representative. If you need to reach Shamrock Foods, you can reach them at 800-289-3663.

RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICES: Pricing for this week has is included as an attachment to this update.

SHAMROCK PRODUCE: Pricing for this week is included as an attachment to this update.

COLD STORAGE PRICING: Cold storage pricing for the month of January is included as an attachment to this update.

US FOODSERVICE DELIVERIES: The Department of Education sent a memorandum to all school districts stating that their contract with US Foodservice for commodity delivery has a delivery window of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. In this memo they state that the vendor may not be able to meet specific delivery time requirements requested by a district. It also states that the vendor is in compliance with the contract as long as deliveries are made within the above noted time period.

COMMODITY MEMORANDUM: The Arizona Department of Education has issued a memo stating that the remaining 2005 entitlement has been distributed. The request you plan on utilizing your entitlement by April, 2005. If you have any questions, contact Christine Bogle at 602-542-8781.

PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: Item #1905361, Gorges Quik-to-Fix pork patties will have the following pricing effective January 1st. Valley - $40.25, State - $41.50 and Border - $41.72. Shamrock Foods made a pricing error on this product. The price revision meets the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods.

PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: The following products will have price increases as of January 1st. These price increases meet the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods. #0001661, Hot pocket, pepperoni, Border - $14.83, State - $14.54, Valley - $14.26. #0873461, Waffle sticks, Border - $20.09, State - $19.68, Valley - $19.30. #1954611, Tuna, skip jack, Border - $32.98, State - $32.34, Valley - $31.70.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT: Your statement of invoices due ASPIN will be faxed this week. Please let Bette know if there are any discrepancies. Thank you to all ASPIN members for your prompt payment of ASPIN invoices.

ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): AEC AGENDA; SHAMROCK PRODUCE; RAINBOW PRODUCE; COLD STORAGE.

Week of
January 3, 2005

WELCOME BACK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!: All of us at the ASPIN office hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. We are looking forward to a successful 05!

RAINBOW PRODUCE PRICES: Pricing for this week has not been received as of 1/03/05. We will post it on the website as soon as we receive it.

SHAMROCK PRODUCE: Pricing for this week is included as an attachment to this update.

DAIRY PRICING: Milk pricing for all counties for the month of January is included as an attachment to this update.

SHAMROCK FOOD SHOW: Mark your calendars! The 2005 Winter Food Show will be held at the Phoenix Civic Plaza on Tuesday, January 4th and Wednesday, January 5th. For registration information please call Shamrock Foods at 1-800-289-3663 ext. 6908. Hope to see you there!

US FOODSERVICE DELIVERIES: The Department of Education sent a memorandum to all school districts stating that their contract with US Foodservice for commodity delivery has a delivery window of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. In this memo they state that the vendor may not be able to meet specific delivery time requirements requested by a district. It also states that the vendor is in compliance with the contract as long as deliveries are made within the above noted time period.

PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: Item #1905361, Gorges Quik-to-Fix pork patties will have the following pricing effective January 1st. Valley - $40.25, State - $41.50 and Border - $41.72. Shamrock Foods made a pricing error on this product. The price revision meets the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods.

PRODUCT PRICE INCREASES: The following products will have price increases as of January 1st. These price increases meet the terms and conditions of our contract with Shamrock Foods. #0001661, Hot pocket, pepperoni, Border - $14.83, State - $14.54, Valley - $14.26. #0873461, Waffle sticks, Border - $20.09, State - $19.68, Valley - $19.30. #1954611, Tuna, skip jack, Border - $32.98, State - $32.34, Valley - $31.70.

ASPIN INVOICES: Please be sure to submit your ASPIN invoices for payment AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! At this time of year, all members are placing large orders and our holding fund gets depleted quickly. We appreciate all ASPIN members paying their ASPIN invoices as quickly as possible, particularly at this time of the year!

ATTACHMENTS (Download as PDF Documents): MILK PRICING; SHAMROCK PRODUCE; RAINBOW PRODUCE.

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