The Washington, D.C.-based United Fresh Produce Association has opened the nomination period for the 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program.
Developed to honor the foodservice industry’s most innovative produce performers, the program pays tribute to chefs and foodservice operators for excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts, especially during this year where many restaurant businesses and operations have been forever changed. The program is sponsored by FreshEdge.
“2020 has been the most challenging year ever for the foodservice sector. We are proud to continue to sponsor the Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards and have the opportunity to recognize chefs and foodservice operations who have heroically showcased creativity and ingenuity in incorporating fresh produce in their menus, even under the most challenging circumstances,” FreshEdge CEO Steve Grinstead said. “Chefs and foodservice operators everywhere should all be commended for their work during the pandemic, and this award gives us the opportunity to recognize the best of the best.”
Since 2008, the program has recognized more than 70 foodservice leaders for their exceptional work to incorporate a variety of fresh produce on their menu. The award also recognizes culinarians for their creativity in using fresh produce in concept development and menu design, their knowledge of fresh produce handling procedures, participation in produce-related special events and community service, and overall recognition by the foodservice community.
“With this year’s program, we once again are honored to recognize chefs and foodservice leaders who continue to highlight fresh produce on their menus during these extraordinary times,” United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel said. “We are proud to recognize those chefs who are committed to making produce the centerpiece of the meal and continually serving customers in new and creative ways.”
Winning chefs and foodservice professionals will be recognized in nine categories including:
- business in industry
- casual and family fining restaurants
- colleges and universities
- fine dining restaurants
- hospitals and health care
- hotels and resorts
- K-12 school foodservice
- quick-service restaurants
- and supermarkets and retail operators.
United Fresh will select winners, who will be be recognized during the Retail-Foodservice Celebration at United Fresh’s June 24-26 Convention & Expo in Los Angeles. The nine winning chefs, along with a corporate executive, also receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations and registrations to the event.
Nominations can be submitted before January 15 at www.unitedfresh.org/fsa. For more information about the award program, contact United Fresh Vice President of Member Services Miriam Wolk mwolk@unitedfresh.org or 202-303-3410.
The Link LonkNovember 13, 2020 at 09:35AM
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