Jul 28, 2026 | Tips
What is a lunch ID barcode? A lunch ID barcode is a machine-readable code printed on student identification cards that cafeteria scanners read at the point of sale to link each meal transaction to the correct student account. School cafeteria staff scan these barcoded...
Jul 16, 2026 | News
It was great seeing everybody at SNA ANC in Charlotte this week. Here is a quick recap of the event. SNA ANC 2026 delivered pivotal policy announcements that will reshape how school meal programs operate throughout the nation. We joined approximately 7,000...
Jul 9, 2026 | News
Alphatechs USA is excited to present its innovative school lunch pin pads and scanners at SNA ANC 2026 in Charlotte, from Sunday, July 12th to Tuesday, July 14th. Stop by our booth #1747 to learn more about our innovative line of school cafeteria pin pads, scanners....
Jun 23, 2026 | FAQ
Are you using Boonli for your K12 school cafeteria POS and looking for input devices to process payments quickly? You came to the right place! All our school cafeteria scanners, barcode readers and school lunch pin pads are fully compatible with Boonli Point of Sale...
Jun 18, 2026 | Tips
Food waste in schools is staggering. Studies show that 28.59% of meals in Italian primary schools go uneaten[33], and Swedish schools waste 23% of served food[33]. The food system contributes to at least 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally[33]. This makes the...
