<p><strong>Rosemont, IL</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">US Foods is unveiling its first Food Fanatics: Chef John Byrne and Chef Todd Pearson, chosen for their passion, expertise, and knowledge of cooking and restaurant operations. Minneapolis-based Mr. Byrne will be introduced as the country’s first Food Fanatic at the <i>2012 Food Fanatics An Epicurean Experience</i> show, and Mr. Pearson will be introduced as Food Fanatic in Austin later this year.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Beginning this fall, this year’s Food Fanatics will work with restaurateurs, operators, and the foodservice industry to convey latest trends and applying their passion for food. Specifically, the Food Fanatics will travel to top food and culinary events with their mini mobile kitchens, gather insights from those in the industry, provide samples of latest products, host workshops to identify business solutions, and provide menu analysis.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“Our passion for food is at the heart of everything we do at US Foods,” says Stuart Schuette, COO, US Foods. “We are creating innovative new products and approaches to help make our customers more successful, and we are excited to bring this to life in Minnesota with our <i>Food Fanatics An Epicurean Experience</i> show and the kickoff of the Food Fanatics.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.usfoods.com/" target="_new"> US Foods</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
