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North Rakhine – International Day of Persons with Disability,- Myanmar An initiative of MCA-WCWB – Dr Peter Sieg & Interplast Team Germany..

Post author By France
Post date December 14, 2017

During the days of International Day of Persons with Disability ( 3.12.17 ), MCA-WCWB

and German Interplast partly funded by Laguna Lodge – ECO Hotel, Ngapali Beach, —-

many North Rakhine people could for the first time eat normal with operated cleft lip or

pallet, look without meningoncele or a neck tumor, walk again after burns, had the Thyroid

operated, fingers which since birth grew together – separated, a nose the 5th step reconstructed

with two more OP s to come, can now now close the mouth and move the neck again after

a fire burnt a child years ago, or closed a moth which was since birth far to wide open…..

With the permission of Union & Rakhine State Government s and Ministry of Health all German

specialist Drs around Dr Dr Peter Sieg worked officially with Temporary Myanmar Drs license.

German Interplast this year 2017 already the 4 th team to Myanmar with round 460 patients

free of charge operated,— 3 more teams are arranged for early 2018 for Lashio, Loikaw and

Tachilake with Dr Heinz Schoeneich – Interplast Muenich.

The Rakhine State Government donated 5 million Kyat ( near to 4500 $ US ) to the mission for

food supply to the over 250 patients which came mostly from near Bangladesh Border – Maungdaw

District where ugly events were also responsible for the several burns patients. Shelter with social

Rakhine Free Society and Alodawpye Social Society in Sittwe by U Pinya Sota Seyadaw. Sittwe

volunteers shuttled the Patients between the medical shelter camps and the State Hospital.

Sustainability grants long term solutions – MCA-WCWB

Special among all the cases was the small Hindu Girl from Maungdaw, Ma Nu Nu with which took

with her charm all the attraction to her. So another small girl since years a football big ball on the neck

was removed in 1,5 hours. Round 20 Rakhine ladies felt happy to be free from the big thyroid part.

Many patients we could clear see came the second time, in 2015 cleft lip operated and this time

the cleft pallet all by the same Interplast Germany teams – a sustainable mission through Myanmar

Chefs Association and World Chefs Without Borders as the ground handler…

Mg Kyi Hla the 2 acre farmer from North Rakhine had his 5th operation in 3 years, when an insect bite

and traditional medical treatment destroyed half of his face and nose, lip reconstruction, reconstruction

of gum and this time the pre arrangements for the final OP the new nose which will be in 2018,—we

will care and have Mg Kyi Hla again for the final face reconstruction….

Thank you to the all Dr Peter Sieg team of German Interplast which all take their annual leave for free of

charge operations, live changing and often giving back the dignity to the rural area people of Myanmar

which would be usually unthinkable for all of them with the present still Myanmar health system,- a country

in transition and specially Rakhine always pushed back to history by small groups of individuals which let ‘

Rakhine never escape from being the poorest State in Myanmar. NOT fair to the all people living in Rakhine

State,— often already for monetary and geo strategic issues. A future Singapore in the growing…a danger

to all people without voice and without assets.

Thanks to the Union & Rakhine Government for the since 21 years now annual working permits to legalize

and make the work possible,- thanks to all volunteers,—I believe this Interplast Germany mission around the

3.12.2017 was a great initiative to the International Day of Persons with Disability in North Rakhine – Myanmar.

Myanmar Chefs Association, World Chefs Without Borders & Laguna Lodge – ECO Hotel Ngapali Beach are

more than happy to be a small part and will do it again the next teams packing the boxes already. So also special

thanks to the Guests – Tourists at Laguna Lodge – Ngapali which through their free ECO Fund contribution have

a big part in the success of such a mission. Next to Anesthetic Dr Ulrike ( which plans already to come back to bring another

thyroid specialist to Sittwe – Prof Goretzki from Germany also Dr Soeren Knudsen from Denmark joined the team to Sittwe,- the 7th team MCA-WCWB arranged in 4 years since 2013 with over 800 free of charge operated poor North Rakhine people, much more to do,- as the region around the Bangladesh Border, Maungtaw – Bothitaung with usually 1 million people has at least 2500 to 3000 cleft lip or pallet patients next to all the other issues which makes a Human person disabled. — time to get to work and plan again and help the people in North Rakhine as International Drs in Rakhine,- Not look back, not blame come and help pro active. It can not be the solution that as this time a fast majority of poor people must travel from far and bad infrastructure Maungdaw and Bothitaung at Bangladesh Border to Sittwe and Drs medical treatment — medical Drs and specialist Drs must travel and work where poor people live.

Company / Partner News Press Releases

Worldchefs gains tasty, healthy and decorative new partner in Koppert Cress

Post author By France
Post date December 14, 2017

DECEMBER 2017: Koppert Cress, purveyor of a range of fine microgreens, has recently
been named Official Partner of Worldchefs, Official Product Sponsor of
Worldchefs Global Competitions, and Official Sponsor of Worldchefs Congress
& Expo 2018: Asia on a Plate.

“Koppert Cress is based in a small town in
the heart of the Netherlands, but known internationally for their superior
products, chosen by our chefs for taste, health benefits and decorative
appeal,” said Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs President. “We are delighted to bring
them on board as Official Partner and look forward to collaborating over the
coming months.”

As part of the partnership agreement, Koppert
Cress products are to be mandatory ingredients in the Global Chefs Challenge
Competition Series, taking place July 12 – 14 as part of Worldchefs Congress
& Expo. Chefs selected in rigorous semi-finals across the globe will
compete in the categories of Global Chefs, Global Pastry Chefs and Global Young
Chefs. Register today to catch all the competition action live at www.worldchefs2018.org.

“The Global Chefs Challenge represents the
highest global standards in the world of culinary competitions. We are proud to
be a part of this prestigious event, and to have the chance to work closely
with Worldchefs as a global authority on food,” said Marc Bonsmann, Koppert
Cress.

For more information about Koppert Cress,
please visit: www.koppertcress.com

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About Worldchefs

Worldchefs is a thriving global
network of more than 100 chefs associations, representing professional chefs at
all levels and across all areas of expertise worldwide. Founded in1928 at the
Sorbonne in Paris with the venerable August Escoffier as Honorary President,
Worldchefs is a global authority on food. Worldchefs establishes impact through
leadership and action in three core areas: education – includes our
landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program, ongoing
professional development & training, and the world’s first global culinary
certification; events & competition – Worldchefs provides a gateway
to global events and hosts the landmark biennial Worldchefs Congress &
Expo, home to the Global Chefs Challenge where the world’s best chefs meet to
compete; and Feed the Planet – delivers humanitarian and sustainability
initiatives which create better lives, better food and better futures across
the planet.

www.worldchefs.org

CONTACT

Andrea Petruzella

PR & Marketing Manager, Worldchefs
andreamarie@worldchefs.org
mobile + 33 (0) 6 37 66 50 99

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Marketing Communications, Koppert Cress
michiel@koppertcress.com
mobile +31 (0) 6 12 30 79 79

About Koppert Cress

Koppert Cress is on a
never-ending quest to find natural, innovative ingredients that chefs can use
to intensify the taste, scent or presentation of their dishes. A huge
international network of biologists, plant experts and gastronomists support a
steady stream of products, that meet the ever higher culinary demands of
restaurants around the world.
www.koppertcress.com

CONTACT

Michiel van der Spek

News

Worldchefs Regional Semi Final for Africa and Middle East – Hans Bueschkens Young Chefs Challenge 2017

Post author By France
Post date December 4, 2017

December 2017, Egypt: The selection of the representative to represent Africa and Middle East took place during HACE in Cairo Egypt

We are happy to announce that the winner of the competition is Chef Mahmoud Korany from Egypt who will represent the region in Malaysia during the Congress 2018.

The top three places went to:

1^st place Mahmoud Korany Egypt

2^nd place Ryan Chinnappen South Africa

3^rd place Aprian Herlambang United Arab Emirates

The competition saw chefs from Egypt, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Jordon and Qatar take place.

Abdalrahman Ayyad Al Halabieh Jordan

Mahmoud Korany Egypt

Ryan Chinnappen South Africa

Aprian Herlambang United Arab Emirates

Mustafa Bulut Qatar

News Press Releases Worldchefs Without Borders

World Chefs Without Borders Launches Myanmar Tour for Humanity

Post author By France
Post date November 29, 2017

PARIS, November 29, 2017: World Chefs Without Borders (WCWB) announced today that on the 10th Anniversary since Cyclone Nargis, 100 Chefs from the World Association of Chefs Societies (WORLDCHEFS) will travel to Myanmar at their own expense to raise funds for those in need.

Passionate Chefs will unite with the Myanmar Chefs Association myanmarchefs.com and cook for zero hunger, in a world where humanity must come first. Chefs will also use their skills and dedication to raise awareness of those lacking sufficient resources for their communities and families.

WCWB Chairman, Willment Leong stated “Hunger should not be tolerated and the basic necessities of life must be provided to those who need our help. We will join together in Myanmar for We Are Chefs, We Have No Borders!”

Myanmar events will take place from June 9 to 13, 2018 and will include a Ground Cook Off preparing 5,000 meals, a Boat Cook Off preparing 5,000 Meals, assembling 10,000 relief packs, and a VIP Gala Dinner for 200 guests. All funds raised will go towards the Myanmar humanity aid and relief initiative.

ABOUT CYCLONE NARGIS – A HISTORICAL DISASTER

Extremely severe cyclonic storm Nargis, also known as Cyclone Nargis, caused the worst natural disaster in the recorded history of Myanmar in May 2008. The destruction was catastrophic with at least 138,000 fatalities. Damage was estimated over K62,988,000,000, making it the most devastating cyclone ever recorded in this basin. Myanmar and its people are still struggling to recover its effect.

ABOUT WORLD CHEFS WITHOUT BORDERS

World Chefs Without Borders (WCWB) is a global humanitarian aid initiative by WORLDCHEFS. Our mission is to support and mobilize our global network of volunteer Chefs to undertake initiatives providing education and resources to those in need and afflicted by natural disasters. Chef Ambassadors also coordinate events to grow awareness and/or raise funds for WCWB.

Visit: worldchefswithoutborders.org

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

The World Association of Chefs' Societies (WORLDCHEFS) is a non-political professional organization, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. We accomplish these goals through education and professional development of our international membership, through skills-building and competitions, and through sustainability and humanitarian initiatives. As an authority and opinion leader on food, WORLDCHEFS represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession.

Visit: worldchefs.org

CONTACT:

Willment Leong, WCWB Chairman

wcwb@worldchefs.org

FeedThePlanet News Press Releases

Feed the Planet: Empowering people through culinary skills in Curitiba

Post author By France
Post date November 28, 2017

PARIS, 2017: Worldchefs is honoured to announce a proud milestone; Feed the Planet’s empowering people through culinary education project in Curitiba, Brazil graduated its first class on November 13, 2017!

The program graduated 21 students, mainly unemployed single mothers. The curriculum was designed by Worldchefs to teach culinary skills, in order to help students find work in professional kitchens and provide for themselves and their families. The curriculum also aims to raise awareness about sustainable culinary practices such as zero food waste.

This first-of-it’s-kind Feed the Planet project is run in partnership between Worldchefs, Electrolux and AIESEC. Curitiba was the pilot project; the next wave of culinary education for empowerment courses will begin in early 2018. The goal is then to replicate this project in other regions in years to come.

Each training course lasts 10 weeks and includes 40 days of lessons. The curriculum is delivered by chefs who generously donated their time to train the students. When selecting participants, priority is given to single mothers struggling to get a job. Some places were reserved for unemployed relatives of Electrolux employees.

Worldchefs President, Thomas Gugler said, “As a global chef’s organization, we are committed to sharing our knowledge, resources and network to make this project a success. We know it will make a huge difference.”

Malin Ekefalk, Electrolux Director Social Responsibility said: “This project is showcasing how the sum is bigger than the parts in the Feed the Planet partnership – together we can make great things happen! Now we want to build on this and replicate in other places.”

A partnership in action

This project, which began development in early 2017, is a true collaborative effort.

Worldchefs has developed the curriculum and chefs are donating their time to train the students, Electrolux supplied a specifically designed educational kitchen in Curitiba, and AIESEC provided support. Sodexo offered cleaning services and food, and FAS, a local non-profit, selected the participants and helped with the training.

Cosimo Scarano, Electrolux Project Coordinator and AIESEC intern, said, “The skills we teach the students will last them their entire lives. The goal is to help them have a better quality of life and find employment.”

About Feed the Planet

Feed the Planet is an initiative to inspire sustainable food consumption among communities and culinary professionals, and to support people in need through emergency relief, food poverty alleviation, and education. Founded by WORLDCHEFS, it is run in partnership with Electrolux and AIESEC.

About Worldchefs

The World Association of Chefs' Societies, or Worldchefs, is a global network of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. At that first congress there were 65 delegates from 17 countries, representing 36 national and international associations, and the venerable August Escoffier was named the first Honorary President of Worldchefs.

Today, this global body has 100 official chefs associations as members that represent professional chefs worldwide. The biennial congress is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs and has been organised in over 20 cities across the world throughout its illustrious 82-year history.

“Worldchefs, the global authority on food”

CONTACT
Andie Petruzella

PR & Marketing Manager

andreamarie@worldchefs.org

Company / Partner News

Dilmah Always Teatime Challenge – Christmas Edition

Post author By France
Post date November 27, 2017

November 2017: Dilmah Always Teatime Challenge – Christmas Edition

Teatime reimagined for moments in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Teatime isn’t a single occasion, it’s a series of tea inspired moments in the morning, afternoon and evening. This Christmas, Dilmah challenges contestants of any age or profession to create a 21st Century Christmas Teatime for moments in the Morning, Afternoon or Evening. In return, prizes worth over $1500 will reward the most creative lovers of tea with everything from a year’s supply of tea to personalised teatime treasures.

How to Enter:

Upload a Christmas themed video or picture of an original, 21st Century: Iced Tea, Tea Mocktail or Cocktail, Tea Inspired Food, or Tea & Food Pairing you’ve created yourself using at least 1 Dilmah tea.
Add the recipe, rationale and personal story behind your creation with the relevant time of the day (morning, afternoon or evening).
Share your entry on social media with the hashtags #Dilmah #teainspired #AlwaysTeatimeChristmas

Enter now: http://bit.ly/2AjqRlm

Write to us at hospitality@dilmahtea.com for more information.

News Press Releases

Worldchefs Judging Seminar hosted by Panel of Chefs of Ireland

Post author By France
Post date November 27, 2017

November 2017, Ireland:

The Panel of Chefs of Ireland were delighted to welcome Chef Gert Klotzke who conducted a Worldchefs Judging seminar to 24 very enthusiastic chefs including two members from the National Chef Association Finland. The seminar was very informative and gave details of the different levels of Judging now available to Worldchefs members. Patrick Brady National Secretary of the Panel of Chefs of Ireland National Chef Association said that the feedback and interaction from all who attended the seminar was very positive and encouraging.

Worldchefs Judging seminars are organised by the Culinary Committee and National member Chef Associations interested in hosting a Judging seminar should contact Worldchefs for more information. www.worldchefs.org

About the Panel of Chefs of Ireland:

The Panel of Chefs of Ireland was established in 1958 and the officially recognised National Chef Association member of Worldchefs – World Association of Chefs Societies.

The main objective of the Panel of Chefs is to Promote the development of all aspects of the Culinary Arts profession in Ireland, which is achieved through:

Continuous assessment and appraisal of standards, Representation and participation at Culinary Competitions at both National and International levels along with food demonstrations and organising culinary exhibitions including high profile charity and fund raising events.

Thereby showcasing some of Ireland’s best talented chefs who are working and creating innovative culinary fare featuring the best of Irish food and drink. Ongoing training and development by members Promoting the Panel’s Image and presence within the industry both in Ireland and abroad.

www.chefsofireland.com

About Worldchefs:

The World Association of Chefs' Societies, or Worldchefs in short, is a global network of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. At that first congress there were 65 delegates from 17 countries, representing 36 national and international associations, and the venerable August Escoffier was named the first Honorary President of Worldchefs.

Today, this global body has 100 National Chef associations as members that represent over 10 million professional chefs worldwide. The biennial congress is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs and has been organised in over 20 cities across the world throughout its illustrious 82-year history.

“Worldchefs, the global authority on food”

News Press Releases

Worldchefs moves to Central Paris to accommodate growing team and expanding scope of culinary projects

Post author By France
Post date November 22, 2017

PARIS, NOVEMBER 2018: Worldchefs is proud to announce that we have a new home! The Worldchefs main office has recently relocated to Central Paris, a veritable culinary hub.

The move accommodates a growing administrative team. Starting with Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director since 2009, in the past three years the dynamic group has expanded to include Andreea Mocanu, Worldchefs Administrator; Joachim Trival, IT/ Web Project Manager; Connie Lau, Senior Project Manager, and Andrea Petruzella, PR & Marketing Manager.

In addition, the team boasts John Clancy, Education Director, Jenny Tan & Charles Lim, Chief Editor and PR, and Tomas Bolli Hafthorsson, Creative Design Director in a part-time capacity. Gosia Kowalinska, the newest recruit, joins us as a volunteer until the end of the year when she is not at school completing her business degree. Next year she joins us as a full time internee taking on the role of a Communications Officer.

This group of specialists have been working hard alongside our Board of Directors, Committees, Special Advisors and of course all of our members and partners, to drive the increasingly diverse scope of Worldchefs projects, allowing us to become a voice of chefs worldwide and a global authority on food.

Worldchefs establishes impact through through leadership and action in the core areas of education, events & competition, and humanitarian & sustainability.

A few notable areas of recent growth:

Worldchefs Congress & Expo Malaysia, July 11 – 14, 2018 – For the first time we welcome two professional partners whose collaboration will help make this biennial hallmark event an even greater success – UBM will lead the Expo targeting world-class exhibitors; Artion once again supports the Congress; and we have recently welcomed a raft of new sponsors including Peppadew International, ScanBox and Kaluga Queen

Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification – The world’s first global culinary certification was relaunched a year ago to great success, enrolment has grown exponentially; the Culinary Trainer School in Ecuador recently joined the growing list of schools to graduate students with joint certification – other schools to follow soon; employers, recruiters and the media are taking great interest, and the certification has recognition through the FAB Award for Innovation and a case study in this year’s UK government-led Taylor report

International Chefs Day – Foods for Healthy Heroes blanketed the globe this year, teaching kids from Peru to Poland to Malaysia that healthy eating can be fun thanks to the passion of our global network of chefs and the support of our partner Nestle Professional

Feed the Planet – This initiative to inspire sustainable food consumption among communities and professionals, and to support people in need has reached new levels this year in conjunction with partners Electrolux and AIESEC. This month sees the first graduates – mostly out-of-work single mothers – of the culinary education curriculum program in Curitiba, Brazil; the programme gives students path to empowerment and employability thanks to the Worldchefs curriculum.

Electrolux Arts & Science seminars have continued to thrive in target regions across the globe.

Growth areas coming up in 2018 include the Worldchefs Academy; Global Sustainability Curriculum and Digital Judging expansion, ongoing world-class seminars such as the Pastry Judging Seminar in Germany in February, and of course presence at many top events like FHA Singapore.

The Worldchefs team looks forward to welcoming members, leaders, and partners in our new office. We can be found at15 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002, Paris, France. Please note that the Worldchefs telephone number has also changed to + 33 (0) 1 80 06 58 30. New details can also be found at www.worldchefs.org

CONTACT

Andie Petruzella, PR & Marketing Manager

andreamarie@worldchefs.org

International Chefs Day News Press Releases

Philippines and “Healthy Kids – Foods for Healthy Heroes” – International Chefs Day

Post author By France
Post date November 22, 2017

November 2017, Philippines: International Chefs Day – “Healthy Kids – Foods for Healthy Heroes”

Dear Chefs and Members,

In commemoration of International Chefs Day 2017, LTB Philippines Chefs Association in cooperation with Nestlé Professional traveled to the town of Tanauan in Batangas, Philippines to celebrate the WorldChefs’ theme “Healthy Kids – Foods for Healthy Heroes” with over fifty (50) school children.

LTB Philippines partnered with Nestlé Professional Philippines and spent the day in Banjo East Elementary School last October 13, 2017. It was a day filled with fun activities & presentations about healthy eating with fruits & vegetables.

Together with LTB Philippines Chefs Fernando Aracama, Sito Senn, Michelle Adrillana, Mark Ledesma, Paulo Domingo, Cherrie Uy-Tan, Nestlé Chef Regina Acorda-Mendoza and the Philippine Young Chefs Club (PYCC) we demonstrated in the handling & presentation of fresh fruits & vegetables. The children were very enthusiastic & enjoyed the hands-on food preparation experience.

We would like to thank Nestlé Professional Philippines & the PYCC for celebrating the Healthy Kids activity of the Worldchefs International Chefs Day 2017 with the LTB Philippines Chefs Association!

Regards,

James Antolin

President

LTB Philippines Chefs Association

International Chefs Day News Press Releases

Celebrating International Chefs Day in Jakarta

Post author By France
Post date November 22, 2017

November 2017, Jakarta: 20^th October is International Chefs Day.

Being chef for a day, ACP collaborated with Nestle Healthy Kids Indonesia invited 24 students from 3 elementary schools in Jakarta to be part of this annual event.

Held at Modena Experience Center in Jakarta on Tuesday 20 October 2017 we started the day by having separate session of Nutrition class.

We invited a Nutritionist to presents an interactive class teaching about nutrient and suggested to the parents and teachers to use a fun and interactive approach for introducing a heatlhy eating habit to the children.

Through this event, ACP Indonesia and Nestle Healthy Kids Indonesia hopes to help children in Indonesia to play a role in spreading the message about the importance part of having a healthy eating habit for a healthy future.

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