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La Crise Sanitaire Doit รŠtre lโ€™occasion de Reconstruire Notre Souveraineteฬ Alimentaire

La Crise Sanitaire Doit รŠtre lโ€™occasion de Reconstruire Notre Souveraineteฬ Alimentaire

FIGAROVOX/TRIBUNE Mercredi 13 mai 2020- La crise du coronavirus ne va faire quโ€™aggraver la situation dรฉjร  difficile de la filiรจre agricole franรงaise. Pour sauver notre agriculture, ainsi que notre restauration, la France doit adopter une stratรฉgie nationale alimentaire cohรฉrente, plaident Christine et Patrice van Ackere.

Christine van Ackere est biochimiste et ex-cheffe. Patrice van Ackere, ancien รฉlรจve de lโ€™ENA, a รฉtรฉ membre de jurys culinaires. lls sont les auteurs de Passion gastronomique (Balland, 2018), un ouvrage prรฉfacรฉ par Bernard Pacaud, chef trois รฉtoiles de lโ€™Ambroisie.

Combien dโ€™activitรฉs humaines rรฉpondent ร  un besoin essentiel, tout en รฉtant une source de plaisir, une occasion de rassembler des femmes et des hommes autour dโ€™une confrontation dโ€™idรฉes, de souvenirs ou de projets, en pรฉrennisant des traditions, en รฉtant porteuses dโ€™une identitรฉ (dans le meilleur sens du terme), en contribuant ร  lโ€™amรฉnagement du territoire et ร  la crรฉation dโ€™emplois, en mettant en relation des professions trรจs diverses? Il nโ€™y en a quโ€™une: la gastronomie. Et en France, lโ€™expression crise ne correspond pas ร  la rรฉalitรฉ actuelle (car une crise se conclut normalement par un retour ร  un รฉtat initial, รฉventuellement modifiรฉ): en 2020, la restauration de France est en situation catastrophique et ce de maniรจre probablement durable.

La destruction de valeur subie par la restauration, avec sa dimension patrimoniale, nโ€™est pas rattrapable.

La fermeture imposรฉe ne gรฉnรจre pas quโ€™une simple crise de trรฉsorerie: la destruction de valeur subie, avec sa dimension patrimoniale, nโ€™est pas rattrapable, contrairement ร  ce quโ€™on observe dans nombre dโ€™industries dโ€™รฉquipement.

La gastronomie franรงaise est blessรฉe, impactant directement lโ€™รฉconomie dans son ensemble puisque cโ€™est toute lโ€™agriculture et lโ€™industrie agroalimentaire qui bรฉnรฉficient, dans son sillage, dโ€™une image de marque positive dans le monde.

Aujourdโ€™hui, lโ€™enjeu va au-delร , car il sโ€™agit de la souverainetรฉ alimentaire de la France. Le prรฉsident de la Rรฉpublique a, mieux que quiconque, soulignรฉ lโ€™enjeu de la crise sanitaire de 2020 dans son allocution du 13 avril, en dรฉclarant: ยซDรฉlรฉguer notre alimentation, notre protection, notre capacitรฉ ร  soigner notre cadre de vie au fond ร  dโ€™autres est une folie.ยป La valeur ajoutรฉe dans la filiรจre agricole franรงaise diminue dโ€™un milliard dโ€™euros chaque annรฉe depuis cinq ans. Stopper cette dรฉgradation est devenu un impรฉratif national. Depuis une dizaine dโ€™annรฉes, Allemagne, Espagne et Pays-Bas accroissent leurs exportations, les coรปts salariaux et sociaux ne constituent donc pas ร  eux seuls un frein au succรจs.

Adoptons une stratรฉgie nationale alimentaire pour bรขtir une chaรฎne agroalimentaire complรจte et cohรฉrente.

Dรจs lors, il nous faut reconstruire et garantir la souverainetรฉ alimentaire de la France, en relocalisant les forces productives ; il nโ€™est pas normal que la moitiรฉ des fruits, de lรฉgumes et de certaines viandes soient importรฉe, de surcroรฎt sur la base de normes techniques souvent moins exigeantes que celles qui sont imposรฉes aux producteurs franรงais. Adoptons une stratรฉgie nationale alimentaire, ร  partir dโ€™une approche globale pour bรขtir une
chaรฎne agroalimentaire complรจte et cohรฉrente, incluant agriculture, viticulture, transformation, restauration, innovation technologique et soutien ร  lโ€™exportation. La food tech franรงaise (agtech et foodscience) risque dโ€™รชtre prise de vitesse par celle des pays anglo-saxons, de lโ€™Europe du Nord et dโ€™Israรซl. Au vu des problรจmes de santรฉ et dโ€™environnement qui appellent des innovations, ces entreprises bรฉnรฉficient dโ€™un atout exceptionnel. Partout dans le monde, les trois ressources nรฉcessaires ร  la production alimentaire que sont la terre, lโ€™eau et lโ€™รฉnergie se rarรฉfient, ouvrant des dรฉbouchรฉs pour des technologies qui permettent de les prรฉserver en appui ร  une nouvelle compรฉtitivitรฉ franรงaise.

Le monde entier admire, envie et copie notre gastronomie.

La gastronomie est devenue un puissant ciment de lโ€™unitรฉ nationale depuis la suspension du service national obligatoire. Le monde entier lโ€™admire, lโ€™envie et la copie. Lโ€™UNESCO a reconnu le repas gastronomique franรงais comme รฉlรฉment du patrimoine immatรฉriel de lโ€™humanitรฉ, la France se doit de le soutenir dans la durรฉe.

Discutons dโ€™une loi de programmation agroalimentaire quinquennale, avec des engagements budgรฉtaires couvrant lโ€™ensemble des secteurs de la filiรจre, de maniรจre compatible avec les engagements pris au titre de la politique agricole commune (PAC). Le transfert prรฉvu dโ€™une grande partie des choix dโ€™application de la PAC aux ร‰tats membres offre dโ€™ailleurs lโ€™opportunitรฉ dโ€™une mise en ล“uvre adaptรฉe au contexte local. Lโ€™un des dรฉbouchรฉs de lโ€™agriculture รฉtant les restaurants, lโ€™ร‰tat pourrait envisager le rachat de la dette de ceux qui ont subi la catastrophe sanitaire de 2020 et qui seraient prรชts ร  prendre des engagements progressifs dโ€™alimentation saine, en contrepartie dโ€™une prise de participation ร  leur capital, quโ€™ils pourront racheter au fur et ร  mesure de la remontรฉe de leur chiffre dโ€™affaires, sur cinq ans par exemple, allรฉgeant dโ€™autant la charge budgรฉtaire de lโ€™ร‰tat.

La prรฉservation de la gastronomie franรงaise appelle le dรฉveloppement de la justice alimentaire en France.

Par ailleurs, ร  partir du moment oรน, comme lโ€™a rรฉpรฉtรฉ le prรฉsident de la Rรฉpublique le 13 avril, ยซil est des biens et des services qui doivent รชtre placรฉs en dehors des lois du marchรฉยป, la France doit pouvoir nรฉgocier des adaptations ร  ses engagements en matiรจre dโ€™ouverture commerciale dans le cadre de lโ€™UE et lโ€™OMC.

Enfin, la prรฉservation dans la durรฉe de la gastronomie franรงaise appelle le dรฉveloppement de la justice alimentaire en France: la cohรฉsion nationale suppose de rรฉduire la fracture alimentaire. Lโ€™insรฉcuritรฉ alimentaire, telle que dรฉfinie par la FAO, touche en France un adulte sur dix, paradoxe dans un pays qui a une des meilleures agricultures du monde! Certes, lโ€™ร‰tat nโ€™est pas restรฉ inactif: il a initiรฉ en 2010 un Programme National pour lโ€™Alimentation plaรงant le plaisir et le goรปt au centre des actions, articulรฉ avec un Plan National Nutrition Santรฉ pour offrir ร  tous lโ€™accรจs ร  une alimentation de bonne qualitรฉ et produite dans des conditions durables. Par ailleurs, la loi dite EGalim de 2018 place la lutte contre la prรฉcaritรฉ alimentaire dans le champ de la lutte contre la pauvretรฉ et les exclusions.

Il faudrait calculer ce que coรปte ร  la collectivitรฉ une agriculture en crise avec les drames humains quโ€™elle gรฉnรจre.

Certes toute politique a un coรปt, mais il faudrait calculer le retour sur investissement dโ€™une politique dโ€™alimentation saine (le R.O.I. des investisseurs), alors que le seul coรปt social de lโ€™obรฉsitรฉ et du surpoids est รฉvaluรฉ entre 20 et 25 milliards dโ€™euros par an. Dans ce calcul, il faudrait aussi intรฉgrer ce que coรปte ร  la collectivitรฉ une agriculture en crise avec les drames humains quโ€™elle gรฉnรจre. Les solutions ne sont pas nรฉcessairement trรจs coรปteuses, elles commencent par le dรฉveloppement des actions รฉducatives. Ce qui serait dans la nature des
choses pour un pays qui est reconnu dans le monde entier pour sa gastronomie.

Resources

French readers: you can find Menaces sur la Gastronomie Franรงaise at your local bookstore and online here, as well as their 1st book, Passion Gastronomique.

To read their article in Le Figaro, visit our blog or click here.

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Worldโ€™s Top Chefs Coming to Wales Next Year for Prestigious Event

World’s Top Chefs Coming to Wales Next Year for Prestigious Event

from the Culinary Association of Wales

 

Immediate: November 5, 2020 – Wales will welcome the world’s best chefs next year as the country hosts the prestigious Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Final 2020.

The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) and its partners, the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), the Celtic Manor Resort and the Welsh Government, have accepted an invitation to bring the event to Newport from October 23-26, 2021.

The only major Worldchefs competition in 2021, the event will bring together the world’s top chefs to compete in the finals of three categories: the Global Chefs Challenge, the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and the Global Young Chefs Challenge.

The Global Chefs Challenge and Worldchefs Village will be combined at the Celtic Manor Resort where the organisers hope to provide a platform for Welsh food and drink business to showcase their products to chefs from around the globe.

To add extra interest for Wales, Danny Burke, coach to the Junior Culinary Team Wales and ex-senior team captain, will be competing in the Global Chefs Challenge against 19 other finalists. Danny, who lives in Connah’s Quay and co-owns Olive Tree Catering in Runcorn, qualified for the final by winning the Northern Europe heat.

The CAW and the Celtic Manor Resort has a successful track record of holding Worldchefs’ events. In 2017, the country hosted a successful Worldchefs European Congress and, last summer, welcomed a Worldchefs board meeting.

CAW president Arwyn Watkins, OBE, managing director of Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company, said: “Hosting a global event of this magnitude in Wales is a huge honour and undertaking, but the Culinary Association of Wales and its partners relish the challenge of welcoming the world’s best chefs next autumn. Preparations have already begun.

“We are very aware of the scale and significance of securing this prestigious event, which will be the only major Worldchefs event in 2021 and should therefore attract worldwide interest in Wales.

“The Global Chefs Challenge will provide a fantastic showcase of culinary skills and everything that Wales has to offer. Against the current backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, this announcement should be welcome news for the hospitality industry. Hopefully, the event will support the steps being taken to help Wales bounce back from the economic impact of this pandemic.”

Ian Edwards, chief executive of ICC Wales and Celtic Manor Resort, said: “We are delighted to bring this prestigious international event to our venues in 2021. Following the recent announcement that ICC Wales will play host to next year’s Conservative Spring Conference, this is another welcome boost as we look forward to bouncing back from what has been a devastating year for the events industry.

“Our culinary philosophy is a big part of what we do at ICC Wales and hosting this prestigious event would be a brilliant opportunity to showcase Wales’ wealth of produce as well as our growing food and drink industry to an international audience.”     

Lesley Griffiths, Wales’ Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, said: “Whilst we face the continued backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is, of course, very pleasing to see that the Celtic Manor Resort is due to hold the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge in 2021. I am pleased that organisations planning ahead for events next year are looking at Wales as a destination.”

Worldchefs is a global network of 105 chefs’ associations representing more than 10 million professional chefs worldwide.

Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs’ president, announced that Wales would be invited to host the Global Chefs Challenge after the country lost to Singapore by just four votes in online ballot in August to select the host country for the Worldchefs Congress and Expo 2024.


For more information on the Global Chefs Challenge, visit www.globalchefschallenge.org.

Picture caption:

The Celtic Manor Resort, which is to welcome the world’s best chefs next October.

*This release is available in Welsh below.

 


ABOUT WORLDCHEFS 

 

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

 

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality; 

 

Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;

 

Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;

 

Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

 

For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org. 

For more information on the Global Chefs Challenge, visit www.globalchefschallenge.org.



For more information about the Culinary Association of Wales, please contact Arwyn Watkins, OBE, Culinary Association of Wales president, on Tel: 07831 697494 or Duncan Foulkes, publicity officer, on Tel: 01686 650818.

 

*In Welsh below.

 

Chefs gorau’r byd yn dod i ddigwyddiad mawreddog yng Nghymru

Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru

 

Ar Unwaith: Tachwedd 5, 2020 – Bydd Cymru’n croesawu chefs gorau’r byd y flwyddyn nesaf wrth gynnal Her Fyd-eang Chefs Worldchefs.

 

Mae Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru (CAW) a’i phartneriaid, Canolfan Gynadledda Ryngwladol Cymru (ICC Cymru), Gwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor a Llywodraeth Cymru. wedi derbyn gwahoddiad i groesawu’r digwyddiad i Gasnewydd ar Hydref 23-26,2021.

 

Hon fydd unig gystadleuaeth fawr Worldchefs yn 2021 a bydd yn dwyn ynghyd chefs gorau’r byd i gystadlu yn rowndiau terfynol tri chategori: Her Fyd-eang y Chefs, Her Fyd-eang y Pâtissiers a Her Fyd-eang y Chefs Ifanc.

 

Daw Her Fyd-eang y Chefs a Phentref Worldchefs ynghyd yng Ngwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor lle mae’r trefnwyr yn gobeithio cynnig llwyfan i fusnesau bwyd a diod o Gymru i arddangos eu cynnyrch i chefs o bedwar ban y byd.

 

Bydd elfen Gymreig i’r gystadleuaeth gan fod Danny Burke, hyfforddwr Tîm Coginio Ieuenctid Cymru a chyn-gapten y tîm hŷn, yn cystadlu yn Her Fyd-eang y Chefs yn erbyn 19 o bobl eraill. Llwyddodd Danny, sy’n byw yng Nghei Connah ac yn gydberchennog ar Olive Tree Catering yn Runcorn, i gyrraedd y rownd derfynol trwy ennill rownd Gogledd Ewrop.

 

Mae gan CAW a’r Celtic Manor brofiad o gynnal digwyddiadau llwyddiannus gan Worldchefs. Yn 2017, croesawyd cynhadledd lwyddiannus Worldchefs Ewrop i Gymru ac yn yr haf y llynedd cynhaliwyd cyfarfod bwrdd Worldchefs yma.

 

Dywedodd Arwyn Watkins, OBE, llywydd y Gymdeithas a rheolwr gyfarwyddwr Cwmni Hyfforddiant Cambrian yn y Trallwng: “Mae croesawu digwyddiad byd-eang mawr fel hwn i Gymru yn anrhydedd ac yn dasg enfawr, ond mae Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru a’i phartneriaid yn edrych ymlaen at yr her o groesawu chefs gorau’r byd yr hydref nesaf. Mae’r paratoadau eisoes ar y gweill.

 

“Rydym yn ymwybodol iawn o faint ac arwyddocâd y digwyddiad pwysig hwn, sef unig ddigwyddiad mawr Worldchefs yn 2021, sy’n siŵr o ennyn diddordeb gwledydd y byd yng Nghymru.

 

“Bydd Her Fyd-eang y Chefs yn ffenest siop ardderchog i sgiliau coginio Cymru a phopeth sydd gennym i’w gynnig. Yn nyddiau pandemig COVID-19, rwy’n siŵr y bydd y diwydiant lletygarwch yn croesawu’r cyhoeddiad hwn. Y gobaith yw y bydd y digwyddiad yn help i Gymru ailgodi ar ôl dioddef effaith economaidd y pandemig.”

 

Dywedodd prif weithredwr ICC Cymru a Gwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor, Ian Edwards: “Mae’n bleser gennym ddod â’r digwyddiad rhyngwladol mawreddog hwn i’n canolfannau yn 2021. Cyhoeddwyd yn ddiweddar mai yn ICC Cymru y cynhelir Cynhadledd Wanwyn y Ceidwadwyr y flwyddyn nesaf ac mae’r cyhoeddiad hwn yn hwb arall i’w groesawu wrth i ni edrych ymlaen at ailgodi ar ôl blwyddyn drychinebus i’r diwydiant digwyddiadau.

 

“Mae ein hathroniaeth am goginio’n bwysig iawn i ni yn ICC Cymru a bydd croesawu’r achlysur mawreddeg hwn yn gyfle gwych i arddangos cyfoeth cynnyrch Cymru a’n diwydiant bwyd a diod, sydd ar gynnydd, i gynulleidfa ryngwladol.”     

 

Dywedodd Lesley Griffiths, Gweinidog yr Amgylchedd, Ynni a Materion Gwledig: “Er bod effeithiau pandemig COVID-19 yn parhau, mae’n braf iawn gweld bod bwriad i gynnal Her Fyd-eang Chefs Worldchefs yn y Celtic Manor yn 2021. Rwy’n falch fod sefydliadau sy’n trefnu digwyddiadau y flwyddyn nesaf yn ystyried dod i Gymru.”

 

Rhwydwaith byd-eang o 105 o gymdeithasau chefs sy’n cynrychioli dros 10 miliwn o chefs proffesiynol ym mhedwar ban y byd yw Worldchefs.

 

Cyhoeddodd Thomas Gugler, llywydd Worldchefs, y byddai Cymru’n cael ei gwahodd i gynnal Her Fyd-eang y Chefs ar ôl i’r wlad golli i Singapore o ddim ond pedair pleidlais mewn etholiad ar-lein ym mis Awst i ddewis ym mha wlad i gynnal Cyngres ac Expo Worldchefs yn 2024.

 

Picture caption:

 

Llywydd Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru, Arwyn Watkins, OBE.

 

Gwesty Hamdden y Celtic Manor a ddewiswyd i groesawu chefs gorau’r byd fis Hydref nesaf.

 

Diwedd

 

Os hoffech wybod rhagor, cysylltwch ag Arwyn Watkins OBE, llywydd Cymdeithas Goginio Cymru, ar 07831 697494 neu Duncan Foulkes, swyddog cyhoeddusrwydd ar  01686 650818.

 

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New Unified National Peak Body to Represent Australiaโ€™s Chefs

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

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PRESS RELEASE

New Unified National Peak Body to Represent Australiaโ€™s Chefs


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Following a historic vote, a new nationally based Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) will now represent professional chefs, cooks, apprentices and culinary students across the nation.

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Previously, the ACF was made up of separate and largely autonomous state/territory chapters, which shared a common ACF branding.

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Following a nationwide ballot of all ACF members, there was unanimous support to replace these chapters with a single unified national body to better represent member interests.

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โ€œAustraliaโ€™s chefs will now have a single national voice and a single nationally-based membership organisation to represent them,โ€ said ACF National President Karen Doyle

โ€œThis will ensure consistency of message in our nationwide advocacy and will deliver even better outcomes for our members.โ€

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โ€œIt also recognises the well-known fact that chefs may move across Australia and beyond in the course of their careers.ย  Their ACF membership will stay with them and will eliminate duplicated administrative and procedures that existed separately in each state/territory.โ€

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In its history, the ACF has already delivered many outcomes for its members including

  • Centralised membership management

  • Establish a head office with paid employee

  • Establish young chefโ€™s clubs in each chapter

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โ€œWe look forward to building on this proud heritage and delivering even better results for our members across Australia,โ€ Ms. Deb Foreman ACF Secretary / General Manager said

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โ€œThe main challenge at present impacting our members, and the hospitality industry in general, is obviously COVID.ย  A single national ACF voice is absolutely essential to effectively represent the needs of our members in these challenging times,โ€ Ms. Doyle concluded.

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Ms. Karen Doyleย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 

President Australian Culinary Federation

0414 920 957

President@austculinary.com.au ย ย ย ย ย ย 

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More Information Please contact the Office office@austculinary.com.au ย ย ย 






ABOUT WORLDCHEFSย 

The World Association of Chefsโ€™ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

Educationย โ€“ Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculums, and the worldโ€™s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;ย 

Networkingย โ€“ Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;

Competitionย โ€“ Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;

Humanitarianism & Sustainabilityย โ€“ Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

For more information about Worldchefs, visit us atย www.worldchefs.org.



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Alan Coxon is Presented with the Ambassador of Taste for Global Gastronomy 2021″ Gold Award.

It is with pleasure and honour to announce that Chef Alan Coxon has been awarded an “Ambassador of Taste for Global Gastronomy 2021” Gold Award.

The ceremony was held this week in Athens, Greece, where Alan also managed to mix business with pleasure and find time to feast upon its rich history whilst indulging in his long standing pleasure and interest in food archaeology.

The “Ambassador of Taste for Global Gastronomy 2021โ€ โ€œGold Award” will be carried with pride in his attempts to continue supporting chefs and food sectors, culinary heritage, traditions, cultures and global gastronomy in all the destinations where he may be allowed to travel in 2021.

Mr. Alan Coxon receives the honorary title by the founder of the Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomyยฎ organization (Ambassadors of Tasteยฎ global guide) Mr. Philip Koutras (Photo Credit: greektastebeyondborders)

The business world is currently suffering due to the Covid Virus, and non more so than the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Alan believes there will be a great need to support the industry morally and physically in its rehabilitation, whilst motivating young upcoming chefs looking to develop knowledge and skills that are desperately needed to see the sector into the next generation.

Alan says that โ€œWe need to implement and develop job security, stability, career progression and above all, hope for the future of the industry. Amidst all this we need to ensure global traditions are embraced and nurtured for the enjoyment and benefit of allโ€.

Please click here for additional information about the Ambassador of Taste for Global Gastronomy 2021.ย 

Hear more from Alan, listen to #worldonaplate:

https://latest.worldchefs.org/podcast/episode-14-historys-recipe-book-with-alan-coxon/

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Did you know that if just 10% of the global population switched from eating meat to plant-based alternatives, 176 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions could be avoided each year?

Chef – the science has told us. The experts have told us. Consumers have told us. The plant-based movement is notย onlyย imperative to the future, it’sย good for business.

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Programme Manager (Pastry, Bakery and Confectionery): International Culinary Institute

 

 

Job Description

1. To provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, quality assurance, and administration of Pastry, Bakery, and Confectionery Food Preparation programs

2. To develop, review, update and monitor the training curriculum and syllabus of training programs to meet with the latest needs of the industry

3. To conduct training in Pastry, Bakery, and Confectionery Food Preparation related programs

4. To undertake administration, training, and operational related duties, including supervision of staff and management of resources

5. To oversee the operation of the training kitchens, coordinate special training events/functions and culinary competitions which form part of the Integrated Learning Experience of the training programs

6. To establish and maintain close contacts with the industry partners, professional bodies, and institutes both local and overseas

7. To support marketing and promotional activities of the culinary programs

8. To compile the financial estimates and training statistics as well as to oversee the procurement, maintenance, and commissioning of plants and equipment of the section.

Application Procedure
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Human Resources Division, 18/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.

Closing date for application: 23 November 2020, Applicants not invited for an interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

Requirements

1. A recognized degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent; and preferably memberships of relevant professional bodies
2. At least 5 yearsโ€™ international experience in the relevant industry and/or teaching
3. Preferably with:

  • qualification of Master Confectioner (Konditor Meister) and Certified Trainer Chef Certificate (Ausbildereignunspruefung (AEVO)) in Western Pastry and Confectionery Cuisine, or equivalent
  • knowledge and experience in trade test systems

4. Proven management and administrative experience at a senior level
5. Proficiency in written and spoken English
6. Proficiency in computer software applications
7. Ability to pass a trade test.

Note:

(1) The post is in the rank of โ€œPrincipal Instructorโ€.
(2) The appointable candidate shall assume duty in September 2021.
(3) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in (a) above but possessing 18 yearsโ€™ relevant experience may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 4 qualification.
(4) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours in designated places as assigned.
(5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.


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Programme Manager (Pastry, Bakery and Confectionery): International Culinary Institute

Programme Manager (Pastry, Bakery and Confectionery): International Culinary Institute

Job Description

1. To provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, quality assurance, and administration of Pastry, Bakery, and Confectionery Food Preparation programs

2. To develop, review, update and monitor the training curriculum and syllabus of training programs to meet with the latest needs of the industry

3. To conduct training in Pastry, Bakery, and Confectionery Food Preparation related programs

4. To undertake administration, training, and operational related duties, including supervision of staff and management of resources

5. To oversee the operation of the training kitchens, coordinate special training events/functions and culinary competitions which form part of the Integrated Learning Experience of the training programs

6. To establish and maintain close contacts with the industry partners, professional bodies, and institutes both local and overseas

7. To support marketing and promotional activities of the culinary programs

8. To compile the financial estimates and training statistics as well as to oversee the procurement, maintenance, and commissioning of plants and equipment of the section.

Requirements

1. A recognized degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent; and preferably memberships of relevant professional bodies
2. At least 5 yearsโ€™ international experience in the relevant industry and/or teaching
3. Preferably with:

  • qualification of Master Confectioner (Konditor Meister) and Certified Trainer Chef Certificate (Ausbildereignunspruefung (AEVO)) in Western Pastry and Confectionery Cuisine, or equivalent
  • knowledge and experience in trade test systems

4. Proven management and administrative experience at a senior level
5. Proficiency in written and spoken English
6. Proficiency in computer software applications
7. Ability to pass a trade test.

Note:

(1) The post is in the rank of โ€œPrincipal Instructorโ€.
(2) The appointable candidate shall assume duty in September 2021.
(3) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in (a) above but possessing 18 yearsโ€™ relevant experience may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 4 qualification.
(4) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours in designated places as assigned.
(5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

Application Procedure
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Human Resources Division, 18/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.

Closing date for application: 23 November 2020

Applicants not invited for an interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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Become a Feed The Planet Champion

Since 2012, Worldchefs sustainable initiative, Feed The Planet has continuously driven sustainable changes across continents via its extended network of supporters and volunteers. In order to recognize and celebrate the tireless contribution of chefs, educators and enthusiasts who help to drive our sustainable efforts, Worldchefs has created the Feed The Planet Champion program.

Have you been teaching kids about sustainable food habits? Have you been tracking and reducing waste in your kitchen? Are you an avid follower of Worldchefsโ€™ monthly Sustainability Around the World webcast? If so, your ongoing efforts to promote and practice culinary sustainability will now be rewarded in the form of a digital badge and certificate issued by Worldchefs Feed The Planet.

With 3 levels of recognition, Feed The Planet Champion provides a credible record of your growing dedication to sustainability, starting from Awareness (Level 1) to Promotion (Level 2) and Engagement (Level 3). The application process is free of charge, in accordance with the criteria listed below.

The application process is simple: choose a level that best fits your experiences and submit your evidences (photos, screenshots, certificates, documents, etc.). The application criteria are also downloadable HERE. 

If you have any question, please reach out to Linh To, Feed The Planet Coordinator at linh@worldchefs.org.

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Real Tea Inspiration Kits by Dilmah

Sri Lanka · 27  October 2020 · Real Tea Inspiration Kits by Dilmah 

There is inspiration in every brew; our curated tea inspired kits combine some of our finest Ceylon Tea with Accessories that elevate one’s tea drinking experience beyond a cuppa. All kits are designed, with love, for every kind of tea lover out there to brew inspiration daily. In particular, the Tea Aficionado Collection contains four types of tea, a guide and accessories for the discerning tea drinker to explore new dimensions of one’s cuppa. The teas included range from the rare Ceylon Silver Tips White Tea, English Breakfast, Ceylon Green Tea and Traditional Oolong. An apron to begin your handcrafted journey awaits you with 4 Lumiere Double Wall Glasses designed for an aesthetic and calming teatime.
Shop the Tea Aficionado Collection, here. 
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Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through four core focus areas:

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