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Strawberry-inspired brunch for International Chefs Day in Jamaica

Post author By Anand
Post date October 30, 2017

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

Post author By Anand
Post date October 30, 2017

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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Kids from New Zealand create veggie heroes for International Chefs Day

Post author By Anand
Post date October 30, 2017

October 2017, New Zealand: Students from Gisborne Intermediate and Makauri schools traded pencils for utensils to celebrate International Chefs Day.

Gisborne Intermediate ran a special workshop that focused on “the heroes of vegetables”.

Students learned how to make an orange and carrot salad, broccoli salad with raisins and hummus, as well as other healthy recipes.

“It’s all about turning kids on to healthy cooking,” said chef Sue Matthews of Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT).

“Learning to cook is so important and we focused on cooking with fresh produce. It’s also about making cooking fun.

Smoothies were also on the menu. Budding young cooks were encouraged to try different combinations, using carrots, celery, bananas, strawberries and cranberry juice.

International Chefs Day was a global event during which the New Zealand Chefs Association and Nestle New Zealand ran chef-led workshops in schools around the country.

Ms Matthews, the adult community education coordinator at EIT and an active member of the Chefs Association, is enthusiastic about getting kids hooked on growing and cooking their own food.

“I believe we, as chefs, have a greater responsibility and role to play in our communities. We have the knowledge and skills to create nutritious food, which has a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing. By passing these to the younger generation, we can bring enormous benefits to them and their whanau.

The Ministry of Health’s New Zealand Health Survey 2015/16 revealed that 11 percent of Kiwi kids were obese and a further 21 percent were overweight.

Nestle New Zealand country manager and chief executive, Christian Abboud, said these statistics highlighted the importance of people working together to “create a healthy tomorrow for today’s children”.

“Being able to prepare a healthy meal is a fundamental part of enjoying a healthy diet as adults.

“International Chefs Day workshops give children the chance to have fun and be creative with food while they prepare supercharged meals using the superhero foods that are the focus for this year.”

Reprinted from Gisborne Herald: http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/3058328-135/veggie-heroes-as-students-hit-kitchen

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City & Guilds and Worldchefs scoop top prize for innovation : Federation of Awarding Bodies’

Post author By Anand
Post date October 27, 2017

October 2017: On Thursday 19 October Leader in skills development City & Guilds, and global chefs’ network Worldchefs scooped the top award for innovation of the year at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) annual conference.

The pair won the award after collaborating to create an innovative new online tool that allows chefs to earn a globally recognised professional certification without even having to leave the kitchen. The tool was developed by Digitalme, a City & Guilds Group company that specialises in digital credentialing.

Kirstie Donnelly MBE, Managing Director of City & Guilds, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised by FAB for innovation in our work with Worldchefs on this global culinary certification tool. The award is an important acknowledgement of the success of the Worldchefs certification and the benefits it is already bringing to the culinary industry.”

“Technology is transforming the way people learn and develop their skills globally and we believe that digital credentialing is the start of a revolution in the way skills are recognised across the world. The culinary industry is leading the way and I hope that many more industries realise the potential of digital credentialing over the coming years.”

In 2016, Worldchefs and the City & Guilds Group created the new digital platform which allows chefs to be fully recognised for their experience gained whilst working in the industry. Using the tool, participants can verify their expertise at nine different levels which include professional cook, master chef, master pastry chef and culinary educator.

The Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification is a first in the culinary industry and enables experienced chefs, cooks and culinary educators, as well as students who are embarking on their careers, to have their skills and experience validated by the industry professionals at Worldchefs whilst earning the stamp of quality that the City & Guilds brand assures. It is available to employers, training institutions as well as individuals.

The certification uses a digital currency, called ‘open badges’, that has been developed by DigitalMe, and allows chefs to showcase their skills and experience online, on social media and job sites, giving employers instant information on what individuals have achieved.

Chris Kirk, Managing Director of Digitalme, said: “We are so proud to have helped City & Guilds and Worldchefs win this FAB award for innovation. The tool we created together is already helping people and organisations across the culinary industry to truly articulate the huge range of skills they have at their disposal which would have otherwise been invisible to them. With this anyplace and anytime assessment and recognition model, we can play a part in tackling the global skills shortage that the culinary industry faces with portable and trusted recognition that moves across borders.”

“The Worldchefs certification focuses on closing the gap between the skills employers in the culinary industry need and the skills they can see – by helping individuals to clearly promote when they have met the standard and creating a trusted forum to share and have these validated online.”

John Clancy, Director of Education at Worldchefs, said “We are extraordinarily honoured that our work on the global recognition tool has won the FAB Innovation of the Year Award. For every hardworking and aspiring chef across the globe, the Worldchefs certification offers a unique – and much needed – solution. It makes it easier to get skills validated, to grow careers and to help raise professional culinary standards globally. We are delighted to see the certification gain such meaningful industry recognition for these goals and look forward to continuing to certify chefs from Ecuador to Sweden to Taiwan.”

If you would like to find out more about the Worldchefs global certification please visit www.worldchefs.org/certification.

If you would like to find out more about the power of digital credentialing visit the DigitalMe website http://www.digitalme.co.uk/

ENDS:

Notes to Editor

The City & Guilds Group (cityandguilds.com) is a global leader in skills education. Approximately two million people are currently working towards City & Guilds qualifications, which are offered in more than 20 industry sectors.
The City & Guilds Group operates in 80 countries, with regional offices in Malaysia, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand. City & Guilds is incorporated by a royal charter and its president is HRH The Princess Royal. Any surpluses made through its work is reinvested into education or used for student support programmes.
Digitalme, A City & Guilds Group Business, offers digital credentialing services to help organisations and individuals realise their potential by making all skills visible – digitalme.co.uk.
The Open Badge Academy (OBA) is an online marketplace and evidenced-based assessment platform, developed by Digitalme, that enables organisations to offer people opportunities to discover, evidence and gain recognition and endorsement, using Open Badges, for the in-demand skills they need to transition into employment and progress in their career – openbadgeacademy.com.
Open Badges is a global, open digital credentialing (certification) standard for the recognition of formal, informal and non-formal development – https://openbadges.org .

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 and competition: providing a gateway to global networking and learning opportunities
- Feed the Planet: 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.

International Chefs Day News Press Releases

International Chefs Day Healthy Heroes learning about importance of balanced meals in Edmonton, Canada

Post author By Anand
Post date October 25, 2017

October 2017, Edmonton (Canada): International Chefs Day festivities have already begun here with edmontonCHEFS.ca! Local member Chef Jered Evangelos, owner of Catering by Gail, and collaborator Chef Dale joined up with North Glenora Playschool on October 11^th to host a Healthy Heroes event.

14 Playschool Students gathered to make Brutus Banana’s Berry Boosting Smoothie! The group was divided up into four teams and made up their very own Healthy Heroes Team Names – the Brave Bananas, the Strawberry Hulks, the Blue Brutes and the Crazy Oranges. Each member of each team got to take a turn putting the various ingredients into the blender. They even got to sample some of the ingredients before they were turned into a smoothie, and talk about the health benefits of each.

After the smoothies were all blended up, we poured everyone their own cup and we all shared the smoothies together. The kids drank their smoothies up quickly before heading to the gym with Chef Jered for a little post kitchen workout.

Chef Jered explained to the kids the importance of eating healthy and balanced meals, but still allowing for the occasional treat. He also explained to the kids the importance of keeping active and getting outdoors! We did jumping jacks, squats, pushups and even had a race.

All the students left with a gift bag containing a recipe card, their International Chefs Day Participation Certificate, and some stickers. Thank you North Glenora Playschool for allowing us to come celebrate International Chefs Day with you and for being Healthy Heroes!

Reprinted from Edmonton CHEFS: http://edmontonchefs.ca/international-chefs-day-healthy-heroes/

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Food heroes learn healthy eating for International Chefs Day in New Zealand

Post author By Anand
Post date October 25, 2017

October 2017, New Zealand: A group of students became food super heroes at New Plymouth's Frankley School on Wednesday as they learned about healthy eating for International Chefs' Day.

Angela Ferguson, aka the Amazing Chef Angela and president of Taranaki's New Zealand Chefs' Association and head of the trades faculty at the Western Institute of Technology, said they had been running the event where chefs visit the classroom for three years.

“It's the kids; I love it. They're so excited,” she said. “They're so knowledgeable as well; it's amazing.”

International Chefs Day took place on October 20 but because of the school holidays the events were moved to a later date.

Ferguson said it was “vital” for kids to learn about healthy eating, and the schools were already doing a lot on the subject.

“It is about educating children about healthy eating.

“Kids are starting to learn about growing vegetables without pesticides and things like that. I know that yesterday the kids learned about the healthy eating pyramid.

“I think it's vital and just getting away from that whole sugary cakes and takeaway stuff.”

Michael Wood, aka Mandarin Mike, food technology teacher at Inglewood High School, helped set up the event because his daughter Tara is in the class.

“All these resources are through the Chefs' Association so it's really very cool. They come up with a theme each year and we're able to use these resources,” he said.

On Wednesday, after completing their hero chefs' hats, the kids made hummus with carrot, celery and cucumber and tortilla wedges, and the second group made banana and blueberry smoothies, before they combined for shared kai. The kids will also go home with donated 'little kitchen' sets.

Tara Wood, aka Tara the Terrific Tomato, 8, said she thought the classes were a good idea.

“Because [otherwise] they might eat too much bad food,” she said.

This is the third year the New Zealand Chefs' Association has partnered with Nestlé to involve young children in International Chefs Day.

Nestlé New Zealand country manager and CEO, Christian Abboud, said being able to prepare a healthy meal is a fundamental part of enjoying a healthy diet as adults.

“International Chefs Day workshops give children the chance to have fun and be creative with food, while they prepare supercharged meals, using the superhero foods that are the focus for this year,” he said.

New Zealand is one of 120 countries participating.

Reprinted from Stuff: https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/98198893/food-heroes-learn-healthy-eating-for-international-chefs-day

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Unmasking the “superpowers” of food – International Chefs Day in Birmingham

Post author By Anand
Post date October 25, 2017

October 2017, Birmingham: Cookery students from a Wolverhampton high school unmasked the ‘superpowers’ of food and karate chopped unhealthy diets at a UCB event to mark International Chefs Day.

Eleven year nine pupils from Moreton Community School were given a selection of superhero ingredients to create their own nutritious dishes at the Food for Healthy Heroes-themed event.

In a Flash, the students had conjured up everything from a sizzling stir-fry with red peppers to a bang, crash, wallop, boiled chicken salad with fresh veg, supported and inspired by UCB Culinary Arts Management undergraduates and rising stars Eliot Lawn and Millie Tibbins.

Demi Fearon, aged 13, and Fleur Aitchison, 14, who made a healthy chicken stir-fry, were just two of the students who benefitted from the expertise of Eliot and Millie, who are competing with the National English Junior Team in the 2019 Culinary Olympics in Luxembourg.

“I will probably go into cooking when I leave school, but even if I don’t, it’s important to learn how to cook healthily for myself and my family,” said Demi.

Teacher of food for Moreton Community School Stuart Ruthren said cooking in a proper commercial training kitchen for the first time was an invaluable experience for the students, who were all awarded a certificate for taking part in the International Chefs Day event.

“They are used to cooking at school, but this is a different thing,” he said. “They were nervous, but really enjoyed being in a professional setting and learning about different ingredients.”

Mathew Shropshall, UCB chef lecturer and organiser of the taster day, said: “I’d like to thank the school for participating in the event for International Chefs Day, organised by the World Association of Chefs Societies. It was such a great opportunity to inspire the next generation by making healthy eating fun and exciting, as well as promote cookery as a profession.”

Over 103 member organisations affiliated to the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) around the world were expected to take part in International Chefs Day (Oct 20), hosting Food for Healthy Heroes-themed workshops and activities for thousands of children.

Reprinted from University College Birmingham: http://www.ucb.ac.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/14-kapow-pupils-unmask-food-superpowers-at-ucb-for-international-chefs-day.aspx

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Celebrating International Chefs Day and raising awareness of healthy eating among children in Malaysia

Post author By Anand
Post date October 25, 2017

October 2017, Malaysia: When asked if they would like to become “Healthy Heroes”, a group of about 100 children raised their hands enthusiastically.

Their excitement was justified as Nestle Malaysia really made them “heroes” for a day by empowering them to eat healthily.

In conjunction with International Chefs Day, Nestle Professional worked with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies and Professional Culinaire Association (PCA) of Malaysia on an educational session designed to raise awareness of healthier eating among children.

The third year of this initiative saw the team organising a fulfilling morning at R.E.A.L. Schools Shah Alam campus, engaging children aged eight to 12.

They learned to be creative with food, and how fruits and vegetables can be fun and nutritious.

Nestle (M) Bhd Nestle Professional business executive officer Yit Woon Lai said 10 million chefs around the world come together to celebrate International Chefs Day every year, and chefs in Malaysia were no exception.

“They engage with their respective local communities to share their love and passion for cooking and good food.

“This year, Nestle Professional is teaming up with PCA once again to bring nutrition, health and wellness to the children of R.E.A.L. Schools to celebrate the occasion, and as part of the Nestle Healthy Kids programme,” said Yit, adding the theme for this year’s programme is “Foods for Healthy Heroes”.

She said Nestle believes in instilling good nutritional habits from a young age.

“Celebrating International Chefs Day with the children is an excellent way to put this into practice and help them find the fun in healthy eating and living,” she said.

The event gathered 40 professional chefs, led by PCA president chef Mohd Kamaruddin Adnin (also known as Chef Bob), to help the children in various activities.

There was a juice stall from which they could choose a variety of fresh fruits to create their own juices, as well as a superhero stall which gave them the opportunity to decorate their fruits and vegetables.

When they completed the activities, the children were awarded superhero badges, and at the end of the session, they were presented with “Healthy Heroes” certificates of participation.

“This year’s Nestle International Chefs Day celebration focuses on encouraging children to be creative with vegetables and fruits.

“This is a great way to help kids discover new foods,” said Bob.

Reprinted from Star Online: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2017/10/24/getting-creative-with-fruit-and-vege-chefs-use-fun-activities-to-show-children-how-to-eat-healthy/

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World Chefs Without Borders prepares 40,000 meals in honour of beloved Royal Thai King

Post author By Anand
Post date October 24, 2017

Thailand, October 24, 2017: Following months of intense preparation, the time has arrived. On October 25 and 26, 2017, 99 chefs from Thailand and around the world will generously donate their time to prepare 40,000 meals and 9999 snacks over two days for hundreds of thousands of Thais who will be paying final respects to their beloved Royal Thai King.

The meals are an initiative of World Chefs Without Borders, run by the Thailand Chefs Association, The Thai Culinary Academy, and Event9 Marketing who will provide raw ingredients, equipment and funds.

October 26 is the Royal Thai King’s Cremation Day; the whole of Thailand will be paying their final respect to the king with hundreds of thousands expected to travel to the cremation site.

International chefs participating in the event have travelled at their own expense, and all chefs involved have generously donated their time and skills to honour and pay tribute on this solemn day for Thailand.

About World Chefs Without Borders

World Chefs Without Borders is the humanitarian arm of Feed the Planet, including emergency task force, relief, and development programs, along with Chef Ambassador events.

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.

CONTACT

For more information about this event, please contact:

Willment Leong, Chairman, World Chefs Without Borders

[email protected]

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Worldchefs Organized Cuban Cuisine Day

Post author By Anand
Post date October 23, 2017

October 2017, Havana: Cuban chefs celebrate Cuisine Day Wednesday because on this day they achieved an important success at an international meeting on October 18, they said in a statement. The Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC) said in a report today that on October 18, 1984, a select insular representation was awarded Gold Medal in the Decisive Effort at the Culinary Olympics held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. For this reason, this date appears as Cuban Cuisine Day, whose presentation to the world markets occurred in Culinaria 98, International Event of the FACRC. The Olympics constitute the culinary event of the highest international technical level. These meetings take place every four years, organized by the World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS) before the date set for the organization's congress. In these events, the best chefs of the world participate. Each day is a hard struggle in which the developed countries display a waste of riches in dishes, food raw materials, and utensils to make their culinary preparations, which, without a doubt, is a limitation for countries like Cuba. Hence the 1984 Olympics was the first participation of this level for Cuba. However, the local representatives competed against the opulence, providing a great victory to the kitchen and also to the national culture, the note insists. The Olympic gold medalist team was led by Gilberto Smith, the teacher and founder of the Cuban Culinary Association, accompanied by chefs José Luis Santana, Zoilo Benavides, Ramón Rodríguez, and Luis García. The statement concludes by stating that Cuban art and professionalism were awarded for the first time at the highest level of the world, which is why the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba agreed to establish October 18 as the Cuban Cuisine Day.

Reprinted from Prensa Latina Agencia Informativa Latinoamericana: http://plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=19766&SEO=cuba-celebrates-cuisine-day

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