United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program, sponsored by PRO*ACT. The program honors the foodservice industry’s most innovative produce performers, according to a press release. Nominations must be submitted by February 28, 2014. Nomination forms can be found at this link: United Fresh Foodservice Awards Program
“Thousands of talented chefs work hard every day to find innovative ways to showcase fresh produce in their menus,” said Tom Stenzel, United Fresh president and CEO. “With PRO*ACT’s generous support, we are proud to honor those chefs who are committed to making produce the centerpiece of the meal.”
Chefs will be honored in each of the following business categories: Casual and Family Dining, Fine Dining Restaurants, Hotels & Healthcare Industry, K-12 Foodservice and Quick Service Restaurants. And now, the Business in Industry & Colleges category will be expanded into the categories “Business in Industry” and “Colleges & Universities,” bringing the total number of winning chefs to seven.
“Fresh produce continues to be the rising star of the foodservice sector, and chefs play a critical role in introducing consumers to new produce items,” said Max Yeater, President of PRO*ACT. “We are proud to support this exceptional program and honor leading chefs who are making fresh produce the highlight of their menus.”
The seven winning chefs and their corporate executives will receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations, and registrations to United Fresh 2014, June 10-13 in Chicago. The winners will be honored at the Produce Celebration Gala, and the chefs will also participate in the education program at United Fresh 2014 to share their views on produce trends in foodservice. PRO*ACT will also make a donation to a charitable organization of each winner’s choice.
Good luck to all the up and coming nominees!
United Fresh Foodservice Awards Program
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