V. Marchese Donates Food for ACF Milwaukee Chapter’s ACF Certified Cream City Culinary Salon

April 9, 2025 V. Marchese

V. Marchese supported the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) ACF Milwaukee’s Chapter of ACF Certification Cream City Culinary Salon on March 17 & 18 with a product donation sponsorship for the kitchen pantry competition.

The American Association of Meat Processors Announces Winners of the 2025 Quality Competition

The competition, held in partnership with the German Butchers Association (Deutscher Fleischer-Verband or DFV), featured more than 630 entries submitted by AAMP operator members. Den’s Country Meats of Table Rock, NE, won first place in both the Sausage and Ham categories, with 35 gold medals in the Sausage category and 27 in the Ham category. The company also was named the overall winner of the competition for its 62 total gold medals.

Japan Defeats France to Win the Pastry World Cup

January 28, 2025 Lilit Marcus, CNN

Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry. For the frozen dessert, the team offered an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy.

American Society of Baking Announces 2025 Product Development Competition Finalists

December 18, 2024 American Society of Baking 

Showcasing academic excellence and innovation in the baking industry, the finalists hail from Cornell University, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Oregon State University.

Cake Designers to Compete in Omaha

August 15, 2019 Fremont Tribune

Hy-Vee’s most creative cake and floral designers from the Omaha region will compete this week in front of spectators at Westroads Mall in Omaha during the semifinal of Hy-Vee’s Extreme Cake and Floral Challenges.