If you’ve attended public school, you probably remember the thrill of special lunch days featuring Lunchables. Now, the government’s National School Lunch Program — a service that provides free or reduced-cost meals to low-income students — has deemed Lunchables unfit for the program. Last year, Kraft Heinz tried to refresh its Lunchables lineup to better connect with younger consumers and align with school nutrition standards. The company introduced revised versions of two classics: Turkey & Cheddar Cracker Stackers and Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunchables. While these changes boosted protein and dietary fiber, the reception was mixed — school administrators were pleased, but students not so much. In a statement, Kraft Heinz shared, “Lunchables products are not available in schools this year, but we hope to revisit at a future date.”
