Melbourne Metro Canteen Newsletter by ASCA Ltd

Canteen

Welcome to Term 1 – A fresh start with new tools, perks, and purpose

As we begin Term 1 and welcome in 2026, ASCA is excited to support you with new resources, improved tools, and a renewed commitment to helping school canteens thrive. Whether you’re returning after a wellearned break or diving straight into the busy back-to-school season, we’re here to help make this year your most successful yet.

We’re proud to launch our new ASCA website in Term 1, designed to make it easier than ever to access supplier product information, offers, canteen resources, and member support. We are also working towards an enhanced Canteen Resource Centre, packed with updated templates, calculators, guides, and tools to help you run a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable canteen.

ASCA continues to negotiate great prices with our supplier partners, ensuring you have access to quality products at competitive rates. Don’t forget to check your monthly ASCA Calendar specials, and make the most of your ASCA Rewards points—a valuable way to stretch your budget even further.

We’re also pleased to offer FREE access to ASCAplus, giving you exclusive perks and discounts for personal purchases. It’s our way of saying thank you for the incredible work you do in your school community.

And yes—Celebrate Canteen Week is back in 2026! It’s a chance to recognise your dedication, creativity, and impact. We’ll be celebrating with giveaways, shout-outs, and stories from across the country. Ensure you are following us on Facebook this year to keep up with all of your ASCA benefits and community.

Most importantly, your support as an ASCA member—through ordering from our Preferred Suppliers and Distributor partners—helps fund the education of vulnerable children through the ASCA Education Foundation. We strive to save schools money on their purchasing, and your loyalty translates to funds for our Charitable Foundation. Your participation makes a real difference. Please ensure you are aware of the ASCA suppliers and distributors to enable this - visit our website at www.asca.com.au.

Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and community. Let’s make 2026 a standout year—together.

Christine Bucca, ASCA CEO.

100% CLUB

ASCA’s 100% Club was established to reward school canteens that are buying from designated ASCA suppliers.

Membership

As an ASCA member, you automatically* receive 100% Club member status if you are buying from ASCA suppliers. There are two categories:

Gold:

Must purchase from 4 core suppliers and at least 2 other suppliers

Silver:

Must purchase from 3 core suppliers and at least 2 other suppliers

Upgrade to Gold simply by purchasing from one more core supplier!

Find out more

Contact your ASCA area manager or call our Help Desk on 1800 219 556

ASCA has partnered with Natures Cargo and PFD because they are the preferred food service suppliers for schools in your region. This means that they understand the service needs of schools and has a wide range of products and pack sizes suitable for school canteens.

ASCA works with Natures Cargo and PFD to increase the range of products required by school canteens so that you can order most of your needs through reduced suppliers thereby, minimising numbers of orders, deliveries and invoices.

Keep an eye out for our preferred supplier specials in this newsletter – remember purchasing from these suppliers will maximise your canteen’s profitability.

Contact Natures Cargo on: 9466 2111

Contact PFD on: 131 733

REWARD

Priority invitations to ASCA events

Participation in a quarterly prize draw

Bonus points in the ASCA Rewards program

Suppliers

Food service

preferred distributor

Beverages Schweppes or Refresco

Bakery

Routley’s or Patties or Mrs Macs *Minimum spend of

Primary School

Francis Xavier Primary

BACK-TO SCHOOL

ORDER THROUGH YOUR DISTRIBUTOR

All customer information must be completed: (please print clearly)

NAME:

SCHOOL:

CUSTOMER NUMBER:

A&T Sweet Chilli Sauce 740Ml

SCHOOL:

Primo 8652 Savoury Mince ( Frozen)

Hans 12841 Napoli Beef (Beef Meatball In Napoli Sauce) (Frozen)

Hans 13533 Pulled Beef 1Kg (Frozen)

Hans 19515 Pulled Pork 1Kg (Frozen)

Off Per Pack

Off Per Pack Primo 1173 Pulled Chicken 1Kg (Frozen)

Hans 12841 Primo Stackers Leg Ham

Hans 13533 Hans American Hotdogs

Nestle Sugo Per Pasta (Pasta Sauce) 3 Kg

Off Per Unit

Nestle Sugo Ai Peperoni (Peperonata) 3 Kg $1.00 Off Per Unit

Nestle Sugo Al Pomodoro (Tomato Coulis) 3 Kg $1.00 Off Per Unit

Nestle Sugo Lussuoso Al Pomodoro (Rich Tomato Sauce) 2.6 Kg X 6 $1.00 Off Per Unit

Nestle Maggi Instant Rich Gravy Gluten Free 2Kg $1.80 Off Per Unit

Nestle Nestlé Milkybar Dessert Mix 1.9Kg $2.00 Off Per Unit

Nestle Nestlé Aero Dessert Mix 1.9 Kg $2.00 Off Per Unit

Patties Food Group

Four N Twenty 1000520 Traveller Beef Pie $2.00 Off Per Carton

Four N Twenty 1101356 Traveller Halal Beef Pie $2.00 Off Per Carton

On The Menu 1100868 On The Menu Beef Lasagne 260G $3.00 Off Per Carton

On The Menu 1100865 On The Menu Rt 3 Cheese Mac 260G

On The Menu 1100905 On The Menu Spaghetti Meatballs 260G

Off Per Carton

On The Menu 1100907 On The Menu Pappardelle Ragu 260G $3.00 Off Per Carton

On The Menu 1100884

Priestley'S

NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products Offers apply

SCHOOL:

SUPPLIER CODE

Sara Lee

7087 Large Croissant 75G*

Sara Lee 8262 Mini Croissant 26G (Bulk)*

Off Per Carton

$2.00 Off Per Carton

Sara Lee 7133 Blueberry Muffin 25G* $2.00 Off Per Tray

Sara Lee 7140 Choc Chip Muffin 25G

Off Per Tray

Sara Lee 8337 Apple Danish - Tray $2.00 Off Per Tray

Sara Lee 8338 Apple Danish - Tray $2.00 Off Per Tray Simplot Foodservice

Edgell 13287 Guacamole 12X454G New $3 Off Per Carton

Edgell 40160 Potato Gems $2 Off Per Carton

Edgell 12740 Supa Crunch Sweet Potato Chips 6X1.5Kg $10 Off Per Carton

Edgell 12475 Chunky Avocado Pulp 8X454G $3 Off Per Carton

Edgell 43080 Edgell Classic 13Mm Chips 4X3.75Kg

Edgell 43081 Edgell Ultrafast 10Mm Chips 4X3.5Kg

Edgell 10789 Edgell Beer Battered Sidewinder Chips 6X2Kg

I&J 45631 Crispy Battered Flathead Fillets 60X50G

Captain’S Catch 1911 Crispy Battered Fish Msc 24X140G

Off Per Carton

$3 Off Per Carton

Captain’S Catch 1915 Crunchy Crumbed Fish Msc 24X140G $3 Off Per Carton

Chiko 75170 Dimees 4 x 3kg $4 Off Per Carton

Spc Pch Dcd Nj 120X24 Spc $ 4.80

Spc 2Frt Nj 120X24 Spc $ 4.80

Spc Spc Spagasaurus 175Gm Snack Pots $ 2.40

Spc Spc Baked Beans In Rich Tom Sce 180Gm Snack Pots $ 2.40

Spc Tom Dcd A10X3 Spc

Spc Tom Pur A10X3 Spc 9%

3.00

Spc Tom Cru Chk A10X3 Spc $ 3.00

Spc Tom Pza/Pasta A10X3 Spc Sauce $ 3.00

Spc Pch Dcd Mgo Jly 120X4X6 Spc $ 4.80

Spc Pch Dcd Org Jly 120X4X6 Spc $ 4.80

NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products

Wombat Valley SATAY02 Nut Free Simmer Sauce 4 x 2kg Tub

Wombat Valley MFFB12 Mini Falafels 1Kg Bag

Wombat Valley Aioli 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley ROGA01 Aioli Roasted Garlic 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley AIKL01 Aioli Kaffir Lime 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley MAYO01 Whole Egg Mayo 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley BAPM01 Basil Pesto Mayo 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley SWEE01 Sweet Chilli Mayo 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley PERI01 Peri Peri Mayo 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley TZAK01 Tzatziki 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley SOUT01 Southwest Chipotle Mayo 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley CAES01 Caesar Dressing 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley RANC01 Ranch Dressing 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley HOMS01 Hommus 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley HOLL01 Hollandaise 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley BURG01 Burger Sauce 1Kg Bottle

Wombat Valley Butter Chicken 2Kg Bucket

Yumplicity

Bakes

Belgian Caramelised Biscuits - 300X Units Per Carton (12X25)

$0.50 Off Per Bucket

$1.00 Off Per Bag

$0.50 Cents Off Per Bottle

$1.00 Per Bucket Off

Off Per Carton Il Uno 70-IU6F 6” Focaccia (Cheese & Tomato) - 40X Units Per Carton $10 Off Per Carton

NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products

BEVERAGES

D'Licious Drinks 8005 Coco Mojo Grape - 500Ml X 20

D'Licious Drinks 8006 Coco Mojo Pineapple - 500Ml X 20

D'Licious Drinks 8007 Coco Mojo Strawberry - 500Ml X 20

D'Licious Drinks 8008 Coco Mojo Watermelon - 500Ml X 20

D'Licious Drinks 2000 Chill J Blastin Blackcurrant - 250Ml X 24

D'Licious Drinks 2001 Chill J Rippin Raspberry - 250Ml X 24

D'Licious Drinks 2002 Chill J Grovey Grape - 250Ml X 24

D'Licious Drinks 2003 Chill J Chillin Coola - 250Ml X 24

D'Licious Drinks 2004 Chill J Watermelon - 250Ml X 24

Off Per Carton

D'Licious Drinks 6004 Aloe + Pomegranate 12 X 500 Ml

D'Licious Drinks 6005 Aloe + Watermelon 12 X 500 Ml

Off Per Carton

Sanitarium

Up&Go 80378 Up&Go Banana (12 X 250Ml Pack)

Up&Go 80322 Up&Go Choc Ice (12 X 250Ml Pack)

Off Per Carton

Off Per Carton Up&Go 80377 Up&Go Strawberry (12 X 250Ml Pack)

80323 Up&Go Vanilla Ice (12 X 250Ml Pack)

Off Per Carton

Off Per Carton Up&Go 81001 Up&Go Dairy Free Choc Ice (12 X 250Ml Pack) $1.00 Off Per Carton Up&Go 81002 Up&Go Dairy Free Vanilla Ice (12 X 250Ml Pack) $1.00 Off Per Carton

Up&Go 94923 Up&Go Choc Ice (12 X 350Ml Pack)

94922 Up&Go Strawberry (12 X 350Ml Pack)

94921 Up&Go Vanila Ice (12 X 350Ml Pack)

Off Per Carton

The Alternative Dairy Co 80859 The Alternative Dairy Co Barista Almond $2.00 Off Per Carton The Alternative Dairy Co 81237 The Alternative Dairy Co Barista Coconut $2.00 Off Per Carton

The Alternative Dairy Co 80951 The Alternative Dairy Co Barista Oat $2.00 Off Per Carton

The Alternative Dairy Co 80858 The Alternative Dairy Co Barista Soy $2.00 Off Per Carton

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NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products

Envirochoice EC-PLC16N Salad Bowl Pla Lined Paperboard Kraft 16 Oz $2.00 OFF per carton

Envirochoice C-SBKLPET

Salad Bowl Lid To Suit 16 24 32 Oz Kraft 148Mm – For Cold Food $2.00 OFF per carton

Envirochoice EC-SC010 Soup Bowl Heavyboard Round Pla White 10 Oz $2.00 OFF per carton

Envirochoice EC-SCLPET Lid Pet Dome(No Hole) To Suit Soup Bowl 10/12/16/24Oz Transparent 115Mm $2.00 OFF per carton

Envirochoice EC-WC0836 Cutlery Set Wooden Fork Spoon And Napkin $2.00 OFF per carton

Red Rock Deli 320036563

Red Rock Deli Sweet Chili Sour Cream 28G X 21 $1.50 Off Per Carton

Red Rock Deli 320003401 Red Rock Deli Honey Soy Chicken 28G X 21 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Red Rock Deli 320003418 Red Rock Deli Sea Salt 28G X 21 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Smiths 320003467 Smiths Crinkle Original 27G X 21 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Grain Waves 320004588 Grain Waves Sour Cream & Chives 28G X 21 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Smiths 320003477 Smiths Crinkle Salt & Vinegar 27G X 21 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Sunbites 320027874 Pop Corn 28 G X 18 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Popcorners 320032762 Popcorners Sweet & Salty 28G X 16 $1.00 Off Per Carton

Popcorners 320034893 Popcorners Cheddar Cheese 28G X 16 $1.00 Off Per Carton

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NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products

Offers apply to your 1st order and is available

ORDER DIRECT THROUGH THE SUPPLIER BACK-TO SCHOOL

All customer information must be completed: (please print clearly)

NAME:

SCHOOL:

CUSTOMER NUMBER:

SIGNATURE:

ICE CREAM

STREETS – 1300 423 468

ASCA MEMBER NUMBER:

OFFER: Buy Any 10 Cartons, Get 2 Free Cartons Of Paddle Pop Icy Twist

Everyday Fun & Value

Streets Ice Cream 20063620 Paddle Pop Chocolate 70Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 61042062 Paddle Pop Banana 70Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 61042065 Paddle Pop Rainbow 70Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 64987466 Paddle Pop Vanilla $2 Rrp 70Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 61041551 Bubble O Bill 106Ml X 24

Refreshment

Streets Ice Cream 63900282 Calippo Tube - Original Lemon 100Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 63900236 Calippo Tube - Raspberry Pineapple 100Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 63900431 Calippo Tube - Mini Raspberry 60Ml X 42

Streets Ice Cream 63090045 Cyclone 90Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 68409365 Splice - Pine Lime 68Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 63090035 Paddle Pop Icy Twist 75Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 63090045 Paddle Pop Cyclone 90Ml X 32

Streets Ice Cream 64325002 Paddle Pop Twister Monstaah 70Ml X 35

Streets Ice Cream 64927938 Solero Exotic 90Ml X 25

Streets Ice Cream 64927936 Solero Berry Bliss 90Ml X 25

Better For You

Streets Ice Cream 64895731

Magnum Plant Based Almond 90Ml X 20

Streets Ice Cream 67344978 Weis Mango 70Ml X 25

Streets Ice Cream 67344982 Weis Macadamia & Mango 70Ml X 25

Indulgence

Streets Ice Cream 32021210

Magnum Classic 107Ml X 20

Streets Ice Cream 32021212 Magnum Almond 107Ml X 20

Streets Ice Cream 32019415

Streets Ice Cream 32019418

Streets Ice Cream 32019416

Streets Ice Cream 64860071

Streets Ice Cream 64973339

Streets Ice Cream 64982427

Magnum Honeycomb Crunch 107Ml X 20

Magnum Peppermint 107Ml X 20

Magnum White 107Ml X 20

Magnum Cookie Crunch 90Ml X 20

Magnum Dulce De Leche 100Ml X 20

Magnum Boysenberry 90Ml X 20

Streets Ice Cream 64329336 Ben & Jerry'S Choc Chip Cookie 100Ml X 12

Streets Ice Cream 64329339 Ben & Jerry'S Choc Fudge Brownie 100Ml X 12

Streets Ice Cream 64329338 Ben & Jerry'S Brookies 100Ml X 12

Streets Ice Cream 64885600 Ben & Jerry'S Vanilla 100Ml X 12

NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products

Offers apply to your 1st order and is available

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Snacking

Streets Ice Cream 64894794

Cornetto Vanilla 125Ml X 24

Streets Ice Cream 64894796 Cornetto Chocolate 125Ml X 24

Streets Ice Cream 61040654

Streets Ice Cream 64763357

Streets Ice Cream 64931143

Golden Gaytime 105Ml X 20

Golden Gaytime Caramel Slice 100Ml X 20

Golden Gaytime Slab 160Ml X 25

Lactalis Australia – 1800 000 257 (Lactalis offer can be be received either directly from Lactalis or the ASCA Nominated Distributor, not both)

Lactalis Australia 185100 Galbani Prof Parmesan Ch Shaved 1Kg

Lactalis Australia 181500 Galbani Prof Pizza Cheese Shredded 2Kg

Lactalis

Routleys Bakery: 03 5278 9299

Routleys

Routleys Bakery 1215 BX 24 (W) Sausage Roll

Routleys Bakery 1216 BX 24 (W) Pastie DShape

Routleys

Martin Packaging: 03 9545 6005

NOTE: This distributor may not range all nominated products

SUPPORTING CHARITIES

As a not-for-profit organisation, ASCA donates its surplus funds to the following charities:

Our new Canteen Resource Centre has just launched. Your go-to guide for setting up and running a successful canteen.

ASCAplus staff benefits program

ASCAplus is a program for all staff (and volunteers) of ASCA-member schools.

Personal purchases can be made through our suppliers, bringing you more value from your ASCA membership. Make sure all of your staff know they can take advantage of the generous offers from the below ASCA Preferred Suppliers!

Enjoy savings across a great range of:

• Home

• Health & Wellbeing

• Retail

• Travel & Entertainment

Speak to your Area Manager or register today via our website!

In all cases ASCA has negotiated discounts and special pricing which is not available to the general public.

Visit asca.com.au/ascaplus for more information