In the US, the United Fresh Produce Association is welcoming nominations to United Fresh Foundation’s 2013 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Programme, honouring the foodservice industry’s most innovative produce performers.
'This programme is a great way to recognise the work that chefs do in incorporating produce into the new products they develop for their menus,' said United retail-foodservice board vice-chairman Sean Picquelle, produce and beverage product quality and food safety manager for Taco Bell. 'It spotlights the incredible ways that chefs in a variety of restaurants and culinary settings can utilise fresh and fresh-cut produce which ultimately increases fresh produce consumption.'
Since its launch in 2008, the programme has honoured 27 chefs and foodservice professionals for their exceptional work in incorporating fresh produce in menu development, proper food safety and handling, engaging in community outreach, and building an overall positive dining experience featuring fresh produce.
In 2013, six winning chefs will be honoured in each the following business categories: Business in Industry & Colleges Hotels & Healthcare Industry, Casual and Family Dining Restaurants, Fine Dining Restaurants, K-12 Foodservice, and Quick Serve Restaurants.
Winners are selected by a panel of United Fresh member representatives focused on excellence in the foodservice sector, with winners unveiled at United Fresh 2013 in San Diego on 14-16 May next year.
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