138. School Lunch Strategy: Build Future Loyal Shoppers With Nona Evans, Whole Kids And Whole Cities Foundation

138. If you ignore school nutrition, you're ignoring your future customer. And that's costing you long-term loyalty and growth. In this episode, I sit down with Nona Evans of Whole Kids Foundation to unpack why school lunch may be the most overlooked growth strategy in CPG. We discuss how early nutrition shapes lifelong buying habits, how retailers can win hearts instead of chasing margin, and why brands that invest in community impact create deeper, more profitable loyalty. You'll learn how salad bars, school gardens, and storytelling create measurable ROI, how to align your brand with retailer goals, and how to turn mission into sustainable sales growth. Download the free guide, and learn how to position your brand as a category-building partner. Then listen to additional episodes to go deeper into shopper strategy, retailer alignment, and profitable CPG growth. Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session138