Why Us? Efficiency.
Why Us? Efficiency.
baja slushies:
LESS WASTE, LESS TIME, LESS MONEY
Less Waste
Less Waste
The problem:
Experts estimate that up to 50% of produce grown in the United States ends up tossed in the trash by suppliers and consumers. The problem is worsening at schools, where studies have found that fruit and vegetable waste is at an all-time high. After more stringent federal guidelines regarding school lunches were passed, a University of Vermont study came to the startling conclusion food waste at schools increased by 56% – confirming that stricter regulations aren’t enough to ensure that kids actually consume their required servings of fruits and vegetables.
The solution:
Unlike traditional produce, we have found that Baja Slushies have virtually no waste. Aside from tasting great and serving as an appealing alternative to whole/sliced produce, Baja Slushies are an easy-to-consume beverage. The result? More fruit servings in happy bellies and less fruit servings in the trash.
Less Time
Less Time
The problem:
With fresh produce, staff must allocate substantial amounts of time to selecting presentable pieces of fruit, in addition to any cupping and/or slicing that must be done – a time-consuming and arduous task.
The solution:
Our machines are low-maintenance and easy to use. Prepping the machines for use takes little to no time, and cleaning is comprised of quick daily wipedowns and a more thorough 20-minute cleaning every two weeks. Baja Slushies machines provide an alternative to labor-intensive prep and cleanup, allowing your staff to allocate their time and energy to their other tasks.
Less Money
Less Money
The Problem:
Fresh produce can be expensive and subject to volatile growing seasons. Additionally, costs frequently rise in the winter and schools are unable to take advantage of the lower costs in the summer. Furthermore, schools have a hard time convincing students to consume fresh fruit that comes with their meals – profiting off of additional fruit sales at lunch, sporting games, and other events is near impossible.
The Solution:
In addition to savings from less inventory waste and labor, at $0.25/serving, Baja Slushies is more cost-efficient than fresh fruit. Particularly during the winter – when produce is most expensive – Baja Slushies can help you increase your margins from school lunches. In 2016, the average price of apples was $1.31/pound (approximately 3 apples). This nets to a 43% savings of $0.19 per serving. With most public high schools in South Carolina having an enrollment figure in the thousands, Baja Slushies can enable you to significantly increase your profits just from lunch alone. In addition, we have found that our contract schools have great success selling extra servings during lunch as well as slushies at school sponsored events.