Month: July 2012

The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF) honored chefs, culinary industry professionals and foodservice establishments at the 2012 ACF National Convention held at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla., July 14-17. …

The Marine Stewardship Council announced today that Maines Paper & Food Service, Incorporated, the seventh largest broadline distributor in the United States, has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody certification, making it the first broadliner in the U.S. Northeast to achieve this distinction. …

Sysco Corporation announced that Ajoy H. Karna has been named senior vice president of Finance for the corporation, effective immediately. …

With nearly half of American food dollars spent in the foodservice arena, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) has developed exceptional foodservice programs that feature Fresh California Avocados throughout the California season. Highlights of the Commission’s foodservice promotions this year include programs with Baja Fresh, Chipotle (California), Denny’s, El Pollo Loco, Ruby’s Diner, Sizzler, Sodexo, Subway (Southern California), Which Wich and zpizza. …

Mann Packing Company is debuting a new leaf lettuce – Mann’s Better Burger Leaf™ at Sunday’s PMA Foodservice Expo. The lettuce, a Nunhems exclusive seed variety, is a green leaf – iceberg hybrid developed as part of Nunhems “Sandwich Concepts” launched officially at Fruit Logistica in February. …