Parents Balance Cost, Convenience, and Health in School Lunch Decisions

August 28, 2025
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As families head back to school, parents face a balancing act when deciding how their children will eat lunch. Our latest infographic, School Lunches, highlights the factors shaping these decisions—cost, convenience, taste, health, and culture.

Key insights include:

  • 32% of parents rely on school-provided lunches
  • 33% pack lunches from home daily
  • 23% take a hybrid approach

These findings underscore the same themes reshaping the broader food landscape: families want solutions that balance affordability, wellness, and personalization.

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