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Peppadew® International joins Worldchefs as Program Partner & Congress Silver Level Partner

NOVEMBER 2017: Worldchefs is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Peppadew® International– passionate innovators of the irresistible red piquanté peppers product range. Peppadew® joins Worldchefs as Program Partner, and Silver Level Partner for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“Our partners are carefully chosen to reflect our core ideals and to add value for our thriving global network of chefs,” said Thomas Gugler, Worldchefs President. “Peppadew® offers both –  the brand is based on passion and innovation, and their unique products meet an international demand we have seen from chefs across the globe for more diverse flavour profiles. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Peppadew® to Worldchefs.”

As Program and Congress Silver Partner, Peppadew® will be present at the biennial hallmark Worldchefs Congress & Expo event – Asia on a Plate. Register today for this must-attend global chefs event: find out more. Peppadew® will supply functional and design-oriented ingredients to the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge – where the world’s best chefs meet to compete, along with other Worldchefs events and competitions.

“As a leading global brand, Peppadew® International is excited to partner with Worldchefs and we look forward to being a sponsor for the prestigious Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018. This collaboration provides a perfect opportunity to showcase our unique and versatile product range to the world’s best culinary representatives.”

 ENDS

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 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
office + 33 (0) 1 46 87 65 10

About Peppadew® International

It all began in a small farming industry in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, where the small, red piquanté pepper was discovered. These irresistible red piquanté peppers, loved for their gorgeous and very distinctive spicy and sweet flavour, were first commercially grown and are still bottled and marketed under the PeppadewÒ brand in the Tzaneen region of South Africa.

Brand passion, innovative product development, the now signature style of the Peppadew® brand, as well as production expertise has evolved the business from a small farming industry to an exciting international brand with a range of quality products. As a result, discerning palates around the world, from South Africa, to the US and the UK, mainland Europe, the Scandinavian countries and as far away as Australia and Korea, savour the Peppadew® range of products.

Our zealous quality focus combined with innovative consumer marketing campaigns, have established the brand locally and internationally and it is a foundation that bodes well for the brand’s prospects into the future.

CONTACT

Phone: +(27) 11 516 4200

Email: marketing@peppadew.com

Website: www.peppadew.com

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7000 food portions for trapped communities

Earlier this year, Myanmar Chefs Association (MCA) arranged 7000 portions of ready to eat food to the trapped communities in Maungdaw & Bothitaung. MCA-WCWB took direct advantage of the Husky shuttle, for the trapped communities.

They took a speed boat to Bothitaung, Maungdaw to minister to communities to offer health, sport and livelihood support and to arrange for all communities

special medical support in the near future. All donations for the two townships reached Bothitaung.

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

 

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40th Anniversary of the erection of the monument of Western Cuisine Birthplace in Japan

AJCA celebrated 40th Anniversary of the creation of the monument of Western Cuisine Birthplace in Japan on 25th October 2017 on a large scale. Monument was built by AJCA in the Thomas Glover’s Residence Garden of Nagasaki-city in Kyushu Island in 1977. More than 100 chefs of AJCA member include President Toshi Utsunomiya, attended this ceremony.

History of western cuisine in Japan started in the middle of 16th century that Portuguese ship came to Tanegashima-island in Kyushu region. Culture of western cuisine grew at Nagasaki-city in Kyushu region, because Nagasaki was only the place opened for foreign country under the national isolation policy at Edo-period. First western cuisine restaurant “JEUTEI” was opened in 1864 by Chef Jyokichi Kusano in Nagasaki-city.

Mr. Thomas Glover was a Scottish trader and came to Japan in the middle of 18th century. After a big success in trading business, he built this luxurious residence in 1863 on the hill facing splendid view point of Nagasaki-city. His residence was registered as a historical world heritage site in July, 2015.

 

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Worldchefs jury to test skills of around 300 chefs at Salon Culinaire in Qatar

November 2017, Qatar: Around 300 professional chefs from more than 40 hotels and restaurants in Qatar are competing for this year’s much anticipated Salon Culinaire, one of the main highlights of the third annual Hospitality Qatar to take place from November 7 to 9 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
“The three-day event will feature a large variety of activities including B2B matchmaking for visitors and exhibitors, product launches which allow exhibitors to showcase their new and existing products and most especially the Salon Culinaire which is Hospitality Qatar’s signature showcase where 300 professional chefs will compete in 27 categories which include Qatari cuisine as well,” said Yuksel Mutlu, Treasurer of Qatar Culinary Professionals.
Qatar Culinary Professionals in partnership with IFP Qatar is organising Salon Culinaire set to be bigger than its previous edition as a way to show Hospitality Qatar’s commitment to the country’s expanding hospitality industry, said Mutlu.
Salon Culinaire this year witnessed an increase in terms of participation compared to its previous edition which saw 260 chefs compete in 17 various categories.
Culinary luminaries from around the world have been invited to comprise the jury for the exciting competitions.
“Chefs’ masterpiece creations will be judged by World Chefs jury from different countries which includes the president of World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) Thomas Gugler and other international culinary professional judges,” added Yuksel Mutlu.
The Salon Culinaire is a battle where local chefs will go head to head to showcase their talents. It serves as a great platform for the chefs to show their skills and uncover hidden talents to an international field of judges from World Chefs to win best chef honours for their field.
In addition to the competitions of WACS, contestants and winners will also compete to win titles such as Best Chef, Best Cuisinier, Best Chef Artist and Best Chef Arabic Cuisine of the Year for Qatar, said Mutlu.
The competition includes a Qatari cuisine category which was introduced last year to promote Qatari food and encourage chefs to further hone their skills in preparing local cuisine.

 

Reprinted from The Peninsula Qatar’s Daily Newspaper: http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/01/11/2017/Salon-Culinaire-to-test-skills-of-around-300-chefs

 

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Taste & Share Feed the Planet launches app to combat food waste

OCTOBER 2017: According to the UN’s Food & Agriculture organization, one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption – approximately 1.3 billion tons – gets lost or wasted each year. Electrolux has teamed up with local NGOs in Poland to develop an app for individuals and organizations to share food that might otherwise have ended up in the bin. 

Feed the Planet partner Electrolux worked together with local NGOs in Poland to develop the Taste & Share app which enables individuals and organizations to share food which might otherwise be wasted. Nonprofits especially will benefit from this app.

“Some nine million tons of food are being wasted in our country alone. With this app, we want to change habits,” says Dominika Kosman, Head of Corporate Communications, Electrolux Central Eastern Europe. “Little steps can lead to big changes in our daily lives.”

The app, which is currently only available in Polish, is not like any other app currently available in the country. “Its reach is powerful due to the fact that we have partners in different cities throughout Poland,” says Kosman.

How the app works
The Taste & Share app can be downloaded on the App Store (for iPhone) or on Google Play (Android phones).

It works like this: once you have downloaded the app, you need to register. Then you fill out a form explaining the type of product you are offering (preserves, sauces, fruit, vegetables, etc.), expiry date and a photo. The only rule is that the food has to be fresh and in date. If, on the other hand, you want to find food, the geo-location shows you current food offers on the map. 

Kicked off earlier this year, Taste & Share (a Feed the Planet project funded by the Electrolux Food Foundation) is showing how consumers can waste less food. With 1.3 billion tons of food being wasted globally every year (source), a lot can be done in this area.

About Feed the Planet

Feed the Planet is an initiative to inspire sustainable food consumption among communities and 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, and supported by an international network of chefs passionate about creating better food, better lives and better futures across the globe.

 

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Cook with herbs, spices and fruits bursting in every gram of Dilmah’s 4 new teas & infusions!

OCTOBER 2017: Dilmah t-Series presents a collection of teas that are known around the world only for their excellence. Teas so different that there is a tea for every mood. This range presents a vast range of designer gourmet teas which now includes 4 new teas and infusions made with an array of herbs, fruits, spices and the finest Ceylon green tea grown and harvested at over 6500 ft. above sea level.

  • Dilmah Natural Infusion of Blueberry and Clove
    • Bright and medium body with a minty finish (Caffeine free)
  • Dilmah Peppermint, Cinnamon and Clove
    • Intense with a fragrant and naturally sweet finish (Caffeine free)
  • Dilmah Ceylon Green Tea with Lychee and Ginger
    • Bright and delicate in the cup with a mildly spicy fragrance
  • Dilmah Elderflower with Cinnamon and Apple
    • Gentle and aromatic with a lingering floral finish (Caffeine free)

Tasting notes: http://bit.ly/2gdpoo3

 

Get creative with Dilmah tea inspired gastronomy and mixology!

Await your very own copy of these tea inspired recipes and pairings with the next WorldChefs Magazine.

 

Write to us at hospitality@dilmahtea.com for more tea inspired

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WORLDCHEFS is hiring! Seeking a Sales, Marketing & PR Manager

 

We are looking for a candidate who equips with sales and marketing skills. We offer a 10 months CDD contract to replace a PR & Marketing Manager on parental leave. If candidate fulfils the expectation, he/she will potentially transfer to Sales and Business Development Manager role, CDI after fixed term contract.

***Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in English at connie@worldchefs.org with title “Application of Worldchefs Sales & Marketing Manager_YOUR NAME”. Application without a motivation letter will not be considered. ***

 

Role Purpose (November 1st 2017 , 10 months CDD)

 

  • Leading and giving strategic direction to the Communications Team and taking ultimate responsibility for all PR & Marketing activities within the organization.
  • The website being the first port of call for many people approaching us – the PR & Marketing Manager oversees the development of the main website as well as associated web platforms; our presence on social media sites and the production communication material for use on the website and in the field.
  • Expand our education programs such as certification, recognised schools, sustainability education
  • Increase organization’s revenue .

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing: (80%)

  • Responsible for creating, advising management on, and implementing a dynamic organisation-wide communications marketing strategy to build brand awareness and promote programs, activities, services, and impact
  • Lead content strategy for all digital and traditional channels and communications / marketing collateral including Worldchefs magazine; develop mission, message and brand messaging and ensure they are disseminated professionally and effectively across digital platforms (e.g. web, social media, e-newsletter), print channels (magazines, brochures) and at events
  • Project manage communications-driven programs and initiatives; for example – oversee the execution on-deadline and on-message for all Worldchefs owned-media platforms (social media, website, e-newsletter, magazine); International Chefs Day, other
  • Devise and create analytics reports about digital platforms (eg. web, social media, e-newsletter) that can be used to inform development these platforms; recommend strategies for maximizing digital engagement from communities and growing subscribers / audiences
  • Lead social media content strategy & planning with the goal to disseminate key messaging, enhance our reputation, respond quickly to members and partners needs and to increase engagement and maximize collaboration with partners
  • Lead user-journey / content strategy for Worldchefs website updates; oversee web developments with IT team providers
  • Build relationships with stakeholders (member associations, partners, hospitality industry leaders) to improve cross-communications and grow awareness / brand equity of Worldchefs
  • Media relations – develop media relations strategy and grow relationships with international media to build brand awareness and approving all media communications
  • Branding – managing growth of image library, develop and implementation of brand guidelines
  • Provide mentorship and guide the work of the communication team to ensure they work effectively and professionally and have the right tools to carry out their duties
  • Maintaining good relations and liaising with key partners and contractors
  • This job description reflects the current requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, this will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder.

 

Sales and Business development: (20%)

 

  • Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
  • Implements global sales programs by developing sales action plans.
  • Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
  • Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully working with teams.
  • Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands organisation customer base and ensure it’s strong presence
  • Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
  • Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the board of directors and management team
  • Strong business sense and industry expertise
  • Seeking opportunities for business development within education, culinary and hospitality sectors.
  • Responsible for heading up their expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.
  • Building relationships with existing clients (schools, hotels and hospitality industries) in an attempt to increase their current spend.
  • Driving peak performance and sales success across the organization.
  • Creating, negotiating and closing commercial agreements.
  • You will be instrumental in devising and implementing the strategy for meeting sales performance targets.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or a related field
  • Experience in internet and digital media and social media
  • Previous experience from gastronomy, food service or hospitality industry
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills and with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Superior project management and time management skills, comfortable to deal with deadlines and can do attitude.
  • Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales and business development manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
  • Ability of meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation, Selling to Customer Needs, Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning, Building Relationships, Coaching, Managing Processes, Market Knowledge, Developing Budgets, Staffing
  • Proven track record in sales, business development and winning new business.
  • Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads.
  • Show an understanding of the challenges facing the hospitality and culinary industry at present and illustrate a knowledge of the operational attention to detail that will be required to succeed within the industry.
  • Ability solve tough problems, handle pressure and meet deadlines
  • Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. French, Spanish, German and other languages is a plus
  • Copywriting – create and update all internal and external communications collateral as needed (for example letters to members) is a plus
  • Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to colleagues and management. Ability to work with teams in an international environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other IT tools essential.

 

Job location

At Worldchefs head office in central Paris

 

Start date

November 2017

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/cap/view/455182688/

Applicant shall hold a working permit to work in France.

 

About us – Worldchefs is a thriving global network of more than 100 chefs associations. Founded nearly a century ago in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris, with the venerable August Escoffier as first Honorary President, Worldchefs is a global authority on food, establishing impact through leadership and action in three core areas: education – providing ongoing world-class professional development across all culinary levels and creating the world’s first global culinary certification; events & competition – providing a gateway to global networking & learning opportunities, including at its core the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo, home to the Global Chefs Challenge where the world’s best chefs meet to compete; and global impact – delivering humanitarian and sustainability initiatives which create better lives, better food and better futures for all of our communities across the planet through advocacy, partnerships, and passion.

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Worldchefs Pastry Judging Seminar is here! Register today!

OCTOBER 2017: Pastry chefs don’t miss your chance to join us for a one-day intensive Worldchefs Pastry Judging Seminar!

The seminar is mandatory for chefs interested in becoming Worldchefs Approved Pastry Judges, but is open to everyone – aspiring competitors, trainers, event organisers – it will give you the skills and insights you need to thrive in international culinary competition – whatever your role!

 WHY ATTEND – JUDGES?

  • Participants will receive a certificate for taking part in the seminar; this certificate is mandatory to become a Worldchefs Pastry Judge
  • Being a Worldchefs Judge will give you the opportunity to attend prestigious culinary events worldwide while developing your culinary skills & those of others!
  • [Please note that the certificate does not automatically qualify candidates as an Approved Judge – additional evidence and documents are required. For more information about how to become a Worldchefs Judge, please click here]

 

WHY ATTEND – COMPETITORS?

  • As a competitor attending a Worldchefs Pastry Judging Seminar, you will gain invaluable knowledge on how to focus when competing.

 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Learn all aspects of the pastry program for Worldchefs endorsed competitions, from petits-fours to plated desserts and centrepieces;
  • Carefully review all the rules in detail and broken down point by point to provide a clear and thorough understanding of what the judges are evaluating;
  • Learn from the best – hundreds of recent competition photos; do and don'ts of successfully participating in and judging Worldchefs pastry endorsed competitions right down to the details like logistical and transportation tips and awarding points to participants

The seminar is created and taught by expert global pastry Chef Gilles Renusson, Worldchefs Culinary Competition Committee.

VENUE
INTERGASTRA
03 – 07 February 2018 World of hospitality
Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH Messepiazza 1 70629 Stuttgart

COST
200 EUR [includes full-day seminar, take-home materials and lunch].

REGISTER HERE: https://www.worldchefs.org/pastry-seminar

 

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Strawberry-inspired brunch for International Chefs Day in Jamaica

October 2017, Jamaica: The cool and hilly terrain of Content Gap, St Andrew was the site for strawberry-inspired Brunch on the Farm last week Wednesday. “This is just an absolutely splendid venue,” country manager of Nestlé Jamaica Daniel Caron told Thursday Food . “We're delighted, on behalf of Nestlé, to be here, to share with the children and reinforce healthy lifestyle. Plus, we are on a strawberry farm and so are able to incorporate them as part of a balanced diet.”

The brunch, a prelude to Nestlé's International Chefs' Day celebration, dubbed 'Foods for Healthy Heroes', was an initiative to raise awareness and healthy eating habits among children and as such included students and staff from St Jude's and Seaview Gardens Primary schools.

Guest of honour was the wife of Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew Juliet Holness. Holness, whose initiative it was to focus on high-value niche crops like strawberries that would flourish in the cooler climates of East Rural St Andrew, was proud to partake of the brunch that included locally grown strawberries.

“I found this morning an absolute delight,” she told Thursday Food. It is wonderful in that it promotes strawberries that we have been pushing in Jamaica. However, it was very special because we were promoting healthy eating and I think it's a commendable and noble gesture on behalf of Nestlé, having our children appreciate that they should have a healthy, balanced diet and that fruits, particularly strawberries, can be used in unique ways to create great menu options.”

Using freshly picked organic strawberries grown by community farmer Fitzroy Mais, From Thought to Finish's Chef Jacqui Tyson highlighted the versatility of strawberries by creating tasty and nutritious meals including the 'Mix Up & Blenda', containing Cheerios layered with strawberries and topped with Lucky Charms, an entrée of triangular waffles topped with strawberries, French crêpes filled with glazed strawberries, and strawberry smoothies. The children, who were flabbergasted that healthy eating could be so delicious, eagerly tucked into their meals.

The initiative closed in fine style on Friday, October 20 with Nestlé's celebration of International Chefs' Day. Selected children were invited to the Nestlé Jamaica corporate office's show kitchen where they joined Chef Jacqui Tyson and created their own healthy dishes. See Pages 15-17.

 Article reprinted from Jamaica Observer: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/thursday-life-food/nestle-brunch-on-the-farm-everything-strawberry-_114379?profile=1271

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Jamaica celebrates International Chefs Day under the

October 2017, Jamaica: Banana Powered French Toast, Broccoli and Cheddar Power Puffs, Professor A & Mr Strong's Wonder Smoothie and Vision Masters' Colourful Salad were the creations for Nestlé's International Chef's Day celebration at their corporate office Friday last. Aptly themed 'Foods for Healthy Heroes', the excitement and energy were palpable in the Nestlé show kitchen as selected students from Ensom City Primary, St Francis Primary, Seaview Gardens Primary, Hazard Primary, St Jude's Primary, St Theresa's Primary, Free Town Primary, Lannaman's Preparatory and Alvernia Preparatory were given the opportunity to transform healthy recipes into 'Healthy Heroes'.

The interactive session, led by Chef Jacqui Tyson and her From Thought to Finish team, saw students don chef hats and aprons ahead of being placed in groups and preparing child-friendly dishes that were stipulated by the World Association of Chefs' Societies.

To bring the event closer to home, Chef Tyson added a fifth Healthy Heroes treat for the children, which she named Running Bolt. The energy-packed Running Bolt, a combination of yam, cheddar cheese, onion, breadcrumbs, butter and heavy cream, was a tribute to the fastest man in the world Usain Bolt, and found favour with the students.

Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton, who made a much-appreciated guest appearance at the event, enthralled with his Professor A & Mr Strong's Wonder fruit-laden smoothie. Students were further encouraged by him to eat healthy. “It's a great initiative,” he told Thursday Food. “It's important that we teach our children the importance to their long-term health of eating a balanced diet; it must be a lifestyle they develop.”

Part of the Nestlé Healthy Kids programme, the cookery workshop, was a company initiative to promote children's nutrition, health and well-being. The Nestlé Healthy Kids programme's commitment is to help 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030.

Reprinted from Jamaica Observer: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/thursday-life-food/healthy-healthy_114640?profile=1237

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