School Nutrition Magazine
Gaining the competitive advantage means setting yourself apart. The award-winning School Nutrition (SN) magazine, the flagship publication of the School Nutrition Association, has built a reputation for excellence that is without equal. Month after month, K-12 foodservice operators turn to School Nutrition for
the answers to their questions, for innovative ideas and for previews of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. And each issue, School Nutrition delivers the timely (and feasible) solutions and strategies they need to succeed, which is why it holds the lead as the overwhelming first-choice foodservice professional publication of school nutrition decision makers in districts large and small, urban and rural.
You can be part of the valuable solutions and strategies sought by these readers during today’s challenging times by advertising your products and services in School Nutrition: the only national magazine that exclusively serves this large, niche market segment.
School Nutrition reaches SNA members who are top-level decision-makers in districts that collectively serve 29.7 million children—nearly two-thirds of our nation’s 56.6 million public school students.
30M
Print: 25,000 | Digital: 25,000+
Frequency: 6x per year
When you advertise in School Nutrition, you will reach:
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Readers who are decision-makers. According to SNA research, nearly 75% are involved in buying, recommending, specifying or approving food products. More than 60% do the same for smallwares, while half influence or approve decisions for large equipment, cleaning products and other supplies. More than 30% have influence on or can decide on computer hardware/software purchases.
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Decision-makers who act when they see ads in their first-choice magazine. More than half report they recommend the purchase of the product or service listed, referred ads to someone else or bought an advertised product.
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Readers who value SN above all over trade publications. Year after year, SN beats its closest competitors by an 8 to 1 margin!
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Readers who look forward to and use School Nutrition. The vast majority find it provides solutions and strategies that inform and inspire, along with information they can use in their day-to-day work.
Editorial Calendar
Personal Development Issue
JAN / FEB
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The Power of Learning After Feeling Content at Work
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Embracing Microlearning Opportunities & Being OK with Small Goals: How to Empower Your Cafeteria Staff to Grow Their Skills
FOOD FOCUS: Cheese
SPACE DEADLINE: November 4, 2024
AD DEADLINE: November 17, 2024
Annual Food Issue
MAR / APR
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Journey Through Cafeteria Classics
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Student-Driven Menus
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Superfoods
FOOD FOCUS: Hispanic Cuisine
SPACE DEADLINE: January 3, 2025
AD DEADLINE: January 15, 2025
Annual Conference Issue
MAY / JUNE
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More Than Just Food
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School Lunch Hero Day
FOOD FOCUS: Sweet & Savory
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
#ANC25 Preview, NSLW/NSBW preview
SPACE DEADLINE: March 11, 2025
AD DEADLINE: March 20, 2025
Annual Back-to-School Issue
JULY / AUG
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The Vision Behind the Magazine Redesign
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A Deep Dive into ‘Brain Foods’
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Edible Education
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Midday Energy
FOOD FOCUS: Wraps
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: SNA President’s Profile: Stephanie Dillard
SPACE DEADLINE: May 5, 2025
AD DEADLINE: May 15, 2025
Community Engagement/Partnerships
SEP / OCT
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Schools Partnering with Local Chefs and Restaurants
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Tips on Engaging and Fostering Lasting Relationships
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Multicultural Community Partner
FOOD FOCUS: Food Fusions
SPACE DEADLINE: July 14, 2025
AD DEADLINE: July 25, 2025
School Nutrition Trends for 2026
NOV / DEC
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Where Are We Headed?
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General Food Trends
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What Are Students Caring About – Gen Z Edition
FOOD FOCUS: Desserts
SPACE DEADLINE: September 15, 2025
AD DEADLINE: September 25, 2025
SN also includes periodic features on equipment, safety, nutrition, operations management, technology, DEI and legislation.
Each month also features Bonus Web Content. Additional opportunities are available through sponsorship of SN Plus, our digital supplement article series.
Rates & Specs
SN Display Advertising Rates
Bound Inserts
SN Ad Specs
Submission Guidelines
Please supply only a print-ready PDF file. We cannot accept any native application file formats (no MS Word, InDesign, Publisher, etc) or any other file format. PDF must be a hi-res, print ready file. All raster images should be 300 dpi. All fonts must be embedded.
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Do NOT include printer’s marks (crop marks, registration marks, etc) in the file submission. Do NOT include a bleed with fractional ads unless specified. Color: Color ads must use CMYK color only. RGB color or spot colors (such as Pantone colors) are NOT acceptable. Black and White: Black & white ads should use black only (not 4-color); images should be grayscale.
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We cannot guarantee an exact color match. If advertiser requires a critical color match, please contact your Traffic Coordinator. The publisher is not responsible for printing errors due to incorrect file preparation.
Submitting files: Please go to https://sna.sendmyad.com/ to submit files.
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For questions about submitting your ad contact:
Stephanie Frank | 410-584-1935 | stephanie.frank@wearemci.com