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The Nourish to Flourish (N2F) Database: Streamlining K-12 Child Nutrition
The Nourish to Flourish (N2F) database empowers K-12 Child Nutrition programs by providing a central hub for product information. Leveraging Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) standards, N2F facilitates seamless data sharing and synchronization across the entire supply chain.
Access the N2F Database:
- Navigate to the "Menu Item" tab in the N2F database.
- Click the "Search N2F" button.
Search for Products:
- Utilize the search bar to find items by:
- Name
- Brand
- GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
- Manufacturer Product ID
Filter Search Results (Optional):
- Refine your search by:
- Contract Items: Check the "Only Contract Items" box to limit results to items included in existing contracts.
- Meal Component: Filter by specific meal components (e.g., main course, side dish).
- Brand Type: Select "Branded Items" or "Generic Items" (e.g., Produce/Milk).
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Review Search Results:
- A list of products will be displayed.
- If searching by Name or Brand, multiple results may appear.
- If searching by GTIN or Manufacturer Product ID, one item will typically be displayed.
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Select and Add Items:
- From the search results, select the desired item.
- Review the product information carefully.
- Click the "Add" button in the top right corner to add the item to your local database.
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Handle Contract Items:
- If the item is on a preconfigured contract or is an Exclusive Brand, it will be automatically linked with the corresponding vendor.
- For non-contracted items:
- Manually add the vendor.
- Enter the product ID.
- Input the price.
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Manage Local Database:
- Once added, the item will appear in your local database.
- Make any necessary changes to the item within your local database.
- Note: Some manufacturer-provided information may be read-only.