Month: February 2014

Twelve rising stars, listed below, of the pastry world have been selected to compete for the coveted title of Pastry Chef of the Year. The theme of this year's Paris Gourmet's U.S. Pastry Competition is Film Animation.This exciting event will take place at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York on March 2 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with the awards ceremony at 4:00 pm. …

Despite gloomy weather in most of the country, two new lettuce varieties from Mann Packing Company, Scarlett Butter™ and Honey Gems™, are selling well and were served in the hospitality suites at the MetLife Stadium during the Super Bowl. …

Chefs defy stereotypes partly because it’s their job – not just to think outside of it but to reinvent the box. They might fan that spark through formal training or not, but each of them represents a new flavor in the universe of taste. …

Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. (DFSI) has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service, Inc., one of the industry’s most well-known and respected companies. The addition of Mill Hardware to the DFSI portfolio adds scale to the organization and improves the customer offering for chain restaurants and their associated franchisees. Mill Hardware will continue to operate as a leading brand in the combined company and joins other DFSI brands AllPoints Foodservice Parts and Supplies, Franklin Machine Products (FMP), and Tundra Restaurant Supply as major brands owned by DFSI. …

Fresh California Avocados love a celebration, and love to be part of any party from March through September. In the hearts of Fresh California Avocado lovers, a holiday like Cinco de Mayo is an eagerly anticipated occasion to gather and enjoy their favorite fruit. …