Local Sourcing and Healthful Kids' Meals Top "What's Hot in 2013"
The National Restaurant Association and ACF have partnered for the"What's Hot in 2013" survey. The survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs, all ACF members, reveals that children's nutrition and local sourcing will continue to be the hottest trends on restaurant menus. The chefs also said the best ways to address rising food costs are to change menus, adjust plate composition and explore sourcing options. Also included in the s urvey were questions about technology trends and nutritious recipes. More than half, 55 percent, of the chefs said they always make efforts to adjust dishes and recipes to be more healthful, while 37 percent said they cook with nutrition in mind, but that not all recipes are easily adjusted. More |
ACF National Officer Nominations Closed
Nominations for ACF national officers for the 2013-2015 two-year term closed Dec. 1, 2012. The ACF Nominations & Elections Committee is in the process of vetting the final candidates. Read about the candidates who have already been vetted. Please contact ACF Nominations & Elections Committee Chair Mark Kent, CEC, AAC, at (330) 972-2349 if you have any questions concerning the election.
ACF Nominations & Elections Committee Members
■ Mark S. Kent, CEC, AAC, Committee Chair
■ Jesse W. Cobb, CEC, Central Regi on
■ Kenneth J. Bucholtz, CEC, AAC, Northeast Region
■ Brian D. Knecht, CEC, CCA, ACE, AAC, Southeast Region
■ Brian Dragos, CEC, CCE, AAC, Western Region |
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Women's Foodservice Forum SOAR Award Nominations
The Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) is accepting nominations for the seventh Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by YUM! Brands. This award, which stands for Standard-Setters for Opportunity, Advancement and Recognition of wo men, honors one foodservice company that is dedicated to attracting, educating and promoting women to the highest positions in the organization. Eligible organizations must be part of the foodservice industry and have at least 250 U.S.-based employees. Learn more and apply by the Jan. 25, 2013, deadline. |
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Children's nutrition is a top trend on restaurant menus. To shine the spotlight on the industry's commitment to providing healthful menu options for children and to inspire others to adopt similar practices, the National Restaurant Association and McCormick For Chefs created the Kids Recipe Challenge. The Kids Recipe Challenge is a fun and creative way to showcase healthy menu options available when dining out. Participating restaurants and foodservice providers, submit your creative culinary creation s from your kids menu for consideration for this award by the Jan. 7, 2013, deadline. More |
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Elementary Angels
Our deepest sympathies are with the families of the victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School and the residents of Newtown, Conn. Our thoughts are with all you. |
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In the News
USA Today reported the following tidbit Dec. 14 in State-By-State, proving that Americans love bacon.
Des Moines, Iowa: The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival sold out tickets for its annual event in four minutes, The De s Moines Register reports. Bacon fans snapped up 8,000 tickets to the Feb. 9 event at the Iowa State Fairgounds. |
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Facebook Fans
Bruce Clarke posts, "It was sure nice to read Rob Benes' latest contribution in the December NCR, 'Ins and outs of Pig Parts'. Offal has made a big come back and Lee Gregory, chef/owner of The Roosevelt, here in Richmond, Virginia, does it right. Everything but the oink!"
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Twitter Tweets
Ocean Catering Co., @OceanCateringCo, tweets, "Check out the @acfchefs' new article on foods that boost your immune system. Great info to stay healthy this winter: ow.ly/g1c5z."
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A Look Inside the ACF National Office
Congratulations to Mike Feierstein, who replaced Michelle Whitfield, now ACF's education manager, as American Academy of Chefs/ACF Culinary Team USA Administrator.  In his role, Mike will work closely with the AAC chair to ensure that the AAC office runs efficiently and members' needs are met, as well as assist ACF Culinary Team USA. Learn more about Mike. |
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