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Worldchefs Welcomes Anáhuac Cancun University as Education Partner

Post author By Anand
Post date January 6, 2022

Worldchefs Welcomes Anáhuac Cancun University as Education Partner

One of Mexico’s leading private universities, Anáhuac Cancun University, has joined Worldchefs as an Education Partner.
Anáhuac Cancun University has been accepted as a Recognized School, part the landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program officially recognizing educational institutions with a commitment to the highest standards in culinary education.
Located in the tourism capital of Mexico, the Anáhuac Cancun University gastronomy bachelor’s degree is a double degree program awarded by the Anáhuac University and by Le Cordon Bleu Paris, with a curriculum designed to shape future industry leaders.

Paris, 6 of January 2022 – Anáhuac Cancun University, one of Mexico´s top three private universities, has joined Worldchefs as an Education Partner. The partnership unites Anáhuac Cancun University with an international network of hospitality educators leading the future of culinary education and training.

Accepted as a Worldchefs Recognized School, Anáhuac Cancun University fulfills the criteria for the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program. Launched in 2010, the landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education officially recognizes educational institutions committed to the highest standards in culinary education. Recognized Schools represent excellence in culinary education on a global scale.

The Anáhuac Cancun University gastronomy bachelor’s degree is a double degree program awarded by the Anáhuac University and by Le Cordon Bleu Paris. The curriculum is focused not only on the culinary area but also on the management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The campus is located in Cancun, the most important tourist destination in Mexico, with a faculty of teachers and chefs linked to the hotel and restaurant industry.

Anáhuac Cancun University gastronomy graduates are equipped with professional, intellectual, human and social training. Beyond vocational education, the program encourages students exercise leadership for the transformation of society and culture. Graduates are ready to direct innovative projects in the gastronomic field with strategic, creative, and ethical approaches, with social responsibility in mind.

“We are proud to welcome Anáhuac Cancun University as a Worldchefs Education Partner. Their educational philosophy and motto, ‘Vince in bono malum,’ – ‘beat bad with good,’ embodies Worldchefs’ values of innovation, excellence and integrity in culinary education,” says John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director. “Together with all our Education Partners, we share this mission to prepare leaders with a global vision for a better future.”

To learn more about Worldchefs Education Partners, visit worldchefs.org/education-partner.

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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.

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Valrhona is Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Post author By Anand
Post date December 23, 2021

Valrhona is Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Valrhona has joined as an Official Partner and exclusive chocolate sponsor of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June.
Since 1922, Valrhona has embodied the responsible artisan of gastronomy, putting all its expertise into the selection and transformation of cacao to offer gastronomy professionals with a wide aromatic palette of chocolate couvertures that are responsibly, sustainably, and ethically produced.
The Global Chefs Challenge is where the world’s top chefs meet to compete. Catch the action live in Abu Dhabi. Registration information including an Early Bird special is available at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

Paris, 23 of December 2021- Worldchefs is pleased to announce a partnership with Valrhona, the visionary market leader in chocolate. Valrhona joins as an Official Partner and exclusive chocolate sponsor of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June.

A partner of taste artisans since 1922, and a pioneer and specialist in the world of chocolate, Valrhona defines itself today as a company whose mission statement “Together, good becomes better,” conveys the strength of its commitment. Together with its employees, chefs, and cocoa producers, Valrhona creates the best in chocolate to shift the status quo towards a fairer, more sustainable cocoa industry and gastronomy that tastes great, looks great and does great things for the world.

Building long-term partnerships directly with cocoa producers, sharing know-how and seeking for the next chocolate innovation are the challenges that drive Valrhona to do better every day. Working alongside chefs, Valrhona promotes craftsmanship and supports them in their quest for uniqueness by constantly pushing the limits of creativity.

Thanks to its ongoing advocacy for this purpose, Valrhona is proud to have obtained the very demanding B Corporation® certification in January 2020. It rewards the world’s most engaged companies that put equal emphasis on economic, societal, and environmental performance. This distinction emphasizes Valrhona’s “Live Long” sustainable development strategy, marked by the desire to co-construct a model with a positive impact for producers, employees, taste artisans, and all chocolate enthusiasts.

Choosing Valrhona means committing to responsible chocolate made only from cocoa that can be traced back to the producer. 100% of cocoa beans can be traced back to the producer, which provides the assurance of knowing where the cocoa came from, who harvested it, and that it was produced in good conditions. Choosing Valrhona means committing to a chocolate that respects both people and the planet.

“Worldchefs is proud to partner with Valrhona. Congress always marks an opportunity to work together to strengthen our shared values in the industry and beyond,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “We look forward seeing the world’s best chefs and pastry chefs create masterpieces that reflect Valrhona’s mission to imagine the best of chocolate.”

For more information on Valrhona and their products, visit www.valrhona.com.

More information on the Global Chefs Challenge Final and Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place 30 May to 2 June 2022 in Abu Dhabi, can be found at www.worldchefscongress.org.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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

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 press and media inquiries
[email protected]

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Castello Monte Vibiano Signs as Worldchefs Global Partner and Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Post author By Anand
Post date December 21, 2021

Castello Monte Vibiano Signs as Worldchefs Global Partner and Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Castello Monte Vibiano has renewed as a Global Partner and Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June.
Castello Monte Vibiano produces the world’s most awarded olive oil, and is an industry leader in sustainability – the first agricultural business in the world to receive Zero CO2 Emissions certification.
The world’s top chefs will have access to Monte Vibiano products for their masterful creations in the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge in Abu Dhabi. Find more information and register to attend with Early Bird rates until December 31^st at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

Paris, 21 of December 2021 – Worldchefs has announced a renewed partnership with Castello Monte Vibiano, Worldchefs Global Partners and Official Partner of the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022. Castello Monte Vibiano’s award-winning olive oil will be available to chefs during the Global Chefs Challenge Finals, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June 2022.

Castello Monte Vibiano is grounded in family heritage, celebrated winemaking, and award-winning olive oil production. The long-established vision of the Fasola Bologna family estate began with the founder planting ten thousand trees to surround the estate’s agricultural land. Today those trees offer a natural “green embrace” that proudly and protectively occupy over 30% of the estate.

Castello Monte Vibiano’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond the preservation of the lands of the estate. In 1998, they launched the 360 Green Revolution project, rethinking every facet of their operations from photovoltaic panels to biodiesel to solar-reflective paint for roofs. In 2009, Castello di Monte Vibiano became the first agricultural business in the world to receive UNI ISO 14064 certification from the Norwegian institute DNV (Det Norske Veritas), representing the highest standards and zero-impact production in terms of CO2 emissions.

The quality of the Castello Monte Vibiano philosophy is matched by the purity of their products. Castello Monte Vibiano is also the first company in the world to have DNA certification of their olives which guarantees the total tracking of oil origin for the consumer. An expression of the region’s biodiversity, Castello Monte Vibiano’s extra virgin olive oil represents twelve rare 100% genetically-certified Italian cultivars. All the olives are cultivated with patience, and harvested by hand before being pressed at a low temperature to preserve the organoleptic properties of the fruit. Thislengthy process combines passion and human dedication with technology to obtain an oil with a light, delicate taste, and the most awarded olive oil in history.

Over two decades ago, Monte Vibiano launched Vibianini EVOO Monodose Unfiltered. Monodose-sized at 10ml to prevent oxidation and deterioration, this product delivers the fine characteristics and freshness of the just-pressed, unfiltered EVOO and matte green color. Each serving is packaged in a recyclable, glass monodose bottle, and is extremely easy to store and serve. Amid the global pandemic, this single-serving olive oil provides a safe solution to restaurants and diners around the globe. “Monte Vibiano represents the very best in olive oil,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “Their longstanding family heritage, vision, and pioneering efforts in sustainable agriculture and viticulture provide a blueprint for business with world-class values. Our Global Chefs Challenge competitors will have the very best ingredients thanks to the support of Castello Monte Vibiano.”

For more information on Castello Monte Vibiano and their products, visit montevibiano.it.

More information on the Global Chefs Challenge Final and Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place 30 May to 2 June 2022 in Abu Dhabi, can be found at www.worldchefscongress.org.

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ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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

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 press and media inquiries
[email protected]

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VanDrie Group is Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Post author By Anand
Post date November 2, 2021

VanDrie Group is Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

VanDrie Group has joined as an Official Partner and exclusive meat sponsor of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June.
The family-owned business and world market leader in veal has been a Worldchefs Partner since 2000. With more than 25 companies, VanDrie employs over 2,500 people.
The Global Chefs Challenge is where the world’s top chefs meet to compete. Catch the action live in Abu Dhabi. Registration information including an Early Bird special is available at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

Paris, 2 of November 2021 Worldchefs is pleased to announce a continued partnership with VanDrie Group, the world market leader in veal. VanDrie has renewed as a Global Partner and joins as an Official Partner and exclusive meat sponsor of the Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June.

A Worldchefs Partner since 2000, the Dutch-owned VanDrie Group is a company built on family traditions. In the early 1960s, Jan van Drie purchased his first neXwborn calf for fattening. Today, with more than 25 companies, the group is the largest integrated veal producer in the world, employing over 2,500 people.

The VanDrie Group produces veal and beef products, calf feed, dairy products and calfskins with a circular approach. Monitored by Safety Guard, a unique integral chain management system, approximately 1.5 million calves are processed each year, more than 95% of which are exported all around the world.

VanDrie strives to use their position as a world market leader to advance the industry. At home and abroad, VanDrie is committed to delivering sustainable and animal-friendly food production. Their Research and Development department works on solutions and innovations that benefit animal welfare, the environment and veal farmers. Partners in the Regio Foodvalley Agricultural Network, VanDrie is helping to drive innovation in the sector.

*Ragnar Fridriksson and VanDrie chefs at Sirha, 2021*

The VanDrie Group focuses on aspects of sustainability as well as the versatility of veal, putting less traditional cuts in the spotlight. By providing recipes and special preparation methods, they continue to express their commitment to using all parts of the calf, and educating the public about lesser known cuts.

“Worldchefs greatly values our longstanding partnership with the VanDrie Group,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director. “I had the opportunity to visit the VanDrie facilities and kitchens earlier this year to film our webcast series, and continue to be impressed and inspired by their company values, culinary traditions, and commitments to sustainable agriculture and animal welfare. We look forward seeing the world’s best chefs create masterpieces with the highest quality veal cuts from our friends at VanDrie.”

To see Worldchefs webcast with VanDrie, click here. For more information on VanDrie and their products, visit www.vandriegroup.com. To discover new meat cuts and recipes, download their interactive Vealcuts app.

More information on the Global Chefs Challenge Final and Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place 30 May to 2 June 2022 in Abu Dhabi, can be found at www.worldchefscongress.org.

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ABOUT VANDRIE GROUP

The Dutch family owned VanDrie Group is a world market leader in veal. With more than 25 companies, the group is the largest integrated veal producer. Monitored by Safety Guard, a unique integral chain management system, approximately 1.5 million calves are processed each year, more than 95% of which are exported all around the world. To learn more visit their website www.vandriegroup.com

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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

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 press and media inquiries
[email protected]

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Worldchefs and Food for Soul Partner on Sustainability Education

Post author By Anand
Post date October 26, 2021

Worldchefs and Food for Soul Partner on Sustainability Education

Worldchefs is partnering with Food for Soul, the non profit organization founded by Chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, to deliver sustainability gastronomy training to Food for Soul’s Chef Network and Refettorio projects around the globe.
As part of the collaboration, a 4-week training program will be launched expanding on Worldchefs Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals curriculum.
The partnership will offer new opportunities for skill development in management and training, designed to empower the culinary community to promote resiliency and sustainability.

Paris, 26 of October 2021 – Food for Soul, the non profit organization founded by Chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, is partnering with Worldchefs to deliver sustainability gastronomy training to Food for Soul’s Chef Network and Refettorio project partners around the world.. The collaboration will amplify the impact of each organization’s educational initiatives and empower chefs to learn and implement strategies towards resiliency and sustainability.

At the center of the collaboration is the launch of a 4-week training program expanding on Worldchefs’ Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals curriculum. The course will provide participants with specialized knowledge and practical skills exploring the food system through an international lens, with a hybrid format of independent study modules, online community learning, and self-assessments.

The joint training program will be offered in three waves beginning in November 2021 to Refettorio chefs and apprentices and expand to Food for Soul Chef Network joined by Worldchefs’ international members. Each wave will begin and conclude with interactive webinars led by Feed the Planet Chairman Chef Chris Koetke. Participants will have the opportunity to incorporate their own expertise, and to engage and network with their fellow learners.

“We are facing a climate crisis, and chefs are starting to realize the role they have to play,” says Chris Koetke, Worldchefs Feed the Planet Chairman. “We are here to help prepare culinary educators and chefs to be active innovators in building a better world. At Worldchefs, we provide accessible resources to help chefs around the globe make these choices for the future. Teaching sustainable food systems is a crucial part of this transformation.”

Worldchefs developed the Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals curriculum in 2018 to teach chefs how to think and act sustainably. The free course includes 8 lessons to help students engage with key themes to inspire positive change and improved profitability. Each lesson includes activities, quizzes, localization tips, and assessments. A global resource, the course is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and French. Over 3,500 hospitality professionals have been trained using Worldchefs sustainability curriculum as the network of Worldchefs Sustainability Education trainers around the world continues to grow.

Food for Soul is a cultural nonprofit organization advocating for socially responsible actions that improve the health of our planet and well-being of people. Since the opening of Refettorio Ambrosiano, Milan in 2015, Bottura and Gilmore have been mobilizing and empowering local communities to reduce food waste and support social inclusion. Launched in 2016, Food for Soul in collaboration with nonprofit operational partners aim to change behaviors in how we value, respect and nurture our food system. Working collaboratively to foster health, sustainability and equity outcomes across our global community, the organization has launched Refettorio projects worldwide in Milan, Modena, Naples, Bologna, London, Paris, Geneva, Rio de Janeiro, Mérida, Lima, Harlem, San Francisco, and Sydney. We believe the opportunity to provide culinary education through a global online platform fosters shared knowledge and creativity, bringing us one step closer to a future food system that is sustainable, a vision we share at Food for Soul. Food is not about the quality of ingredients, it’s the quality of the ideas behind them,” says chef Massimo Bottura. These ideas are a recipe for social change in how we care for one another and our planet.”

In addition to the Refettorio model, Food for Soul has also been strengthening its efforts to create a global movement of change-makers by developing opportunities to further education, share best practices and test strategies that can reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen community resilience. The organization’s Learning Network fosters open dialogue across Refettorio projects highlighting transformative examples of equitable and inclusive programs in the sustainability space. Investing in training and education is both part of their ongoing effort to support innovation in the sector and achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as SDG 12, target 12.3: halving food waste by 2030. Together with these initiatives, the partnership with Worldchefs will strengthen both organizations’ capacity to help build a healthy and just food ecosystem.

“Worldchefs is proud to join with Food for Soul in our shared mission to use the power of the white jacket for good,” says Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler. “We look forward to a working together to give more and more chefs the skills they need to change the world.”

As part of the efforts to equip culinary professionals with new skills and opportunities, the training program is also designed to prepare participants to bring more chefs to the table. Participants will gain insight into the application process to become a Worldchefs Sustainability Education Trainer, including key practices to deliver the lesson plan in a variety of professional settings. Participating chefs will also be invited to join Food for Soul’s forthcoming Chef Food for Soul Ambassador Program.

Hospitality professionals can learn more about Worldchefs’ Sustainability Education here.

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ABOUT FOOD FOR SOUL

Food for Soul is a cultural nonprofit organization advocating for socially responsible actions that improve the health of our planet and well-being of people. The mission of Food for Soul aims to change behaviors in how we value, respect and nurture our food system and work collaboratively to foster health, sustainability and equity outcomes across our global community. Through advocacy, sharing of knowledge and the development of Refettorio projects around the world, Food for Soul is proving the role of culture to strengthen resilience and enable social change. To learn more visit, www.foodforsoul.it and www.cookingisanactoflove.org

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ABOUT FEED THE PLANET

Feed the Planet was founded by Worldchefs in 2012 as a way to empower and mobilize our global chefs’ network passionate about building a better future. We’re committed to using our voices to help ensure a more equitable and sustainable food system for all.

In 2016, Worldchefs joined forces with Electrolux Food Foundation and AIESEC, the world’s largest youth-led organization. Since that time, Feed the Planet has grown into a dynamic collaborative effort for inspiring social change.

Learn more and get involved at www.feedtheplanet.worldchefs.org.

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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

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 press and media inquiries
[email protected]

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ScanBox Joins Worldchefs as Global Partner

Post author By Anand
Post date October 22, 2021

ScanBox Joins Worldchefs as Global Partner

ScanBox, the market leader in food holding equipment, has joined Worldchefs as a Global Partner and Official Partner of the Global Chefs Challenge and Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
ScanBox has the most comprehensive range of insulated food transport carts on the market. ScanBox will outfit the kitchens at the Global Chef Challenge.
ScanBox will be present at the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 event, taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 30 May to 2 June. The reunion for the most influential culinary body worldwide and world leading trade fair is not to be missed. Registration for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 is open now at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

ScanBox, the Scandinavian manufacturer of thermo-products for transport of both hot and cold food, has joined Worldchefs as a Global Partner. With the new partnership ScanBox is also recognized as an Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 and 2024, as well as an Official Partner of the Global Chefs Challenge.

The market leader in food holding equipment, ScanBox has 30 years of experience developing food holding equipment with a focus on ergonomics, safety, design and customer needs. Since 1992, they have supplyed solutions for hotels, restaurants and institutions globally, taking pride in their flexibility to customise products to cater to specific needs. With products designed to be flexible, lightweight and built with a modular concept, ScanBox has the most comprehensive range of insulated food transport carts on the market.

ScanBox will outfit the kitchens at the Global Chef Challenge, ensuring the top-rate competitors are equipped with the best equipment to meet their needs.

“Worldchefs is proud to welcome ScanBox as a Global Partner,” says Thomas A. Gugler, Worldchefs President. “ScanBox is built on a passion for providing the best solutions to chefs, from hotel kitchens to the competition arena. We know ScanBox will facilitate the best performance of ourGlobal Chef Challenge competitors.”

“We are excited to showcase our products and bring smart solutions and helpful tools to the Worldchefs global community”, says Johan Olsson, ScanBox Sales and Marketing Director.

ScanBox will be present at the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 30 May to 2 June 2022. The reunion event for the most influential culinary body worldwide and world leading trade fair is not to be missed. Registration for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 is open now at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

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ABOUT SCANBOX

ScanBox was founded on an idea for flexible production of insulated transport boxes. Thanks to the flexibility, ScanBox develops customized and cost-efficient solutions for distribution of food to large-scale kitchens and catering operations. their concept has been an international success that is highly praised by cooking professionals, public institutions and the hotel sector.

Today, ScanBox products are present all over the world and they continue to evolve their concept and products with a keen eye set on customer needs and environmental concerns.

For more information visit www.scanbox.se.

Facebook: @ScanBoxSweden | Instagram: @_scanbox | LinkedIn: ScanBox

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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 curriculum, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;

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.

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Nestlé Professional is Official Partner of Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum and Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Post author By Anand
Post date October 19, 2021

Nestlé Professional is Official Partner of Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum and Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022

Nestlé Professional has joined as the Official Partner of the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 30 May to 2 June.
The Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum provides a platform for young talent to connect with international peers and key opinion leaders through a dynamic program of educational workshops, expert speakers, chef demonstrations, and networking events.
Chefs under the age of 25 can register to the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum for a reduced rate with a Young Chefs Package ticket to Worldchefs Congress & Expo. Registration information including an Early Bird special is available at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

Paris, 19 of October 2021 – Nestlé Professional, a global leader in the out-of-home industry and foodservice solutions, has signed a new partnership with Worldchefs as the Official Partner of the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 in Abu Dhabi, 30 May to 2 June.

The partnership marks the fourth year of Nestlé Professional’s support of the biennial event. A strong advocate for young culinary professionals, Nestlé Professional has played an instrumental role in the development of Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forums and past Congresses, supporting skills workshops, expert speakers, and interactive programs to empower the next generation of industry talent.

Held at the 4-day Worldchefs Congress & Expo, the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum provides a platform for young chefs to network with industry peers and mentors, open new professional opportunities, and learn valuable skills to build their careers.

“We are proud to have Nestlé Professional as Official Partner of the Worldchefs Congress and the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum. They have been fantastic partners in our mission to invest in the next generation. The 2022 Worldchefs Congress will again be a chance to provide young chefs with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in our profession and build the future of the culinary world,” says Thomas A. Gugler, President of Worldchefs.

“Worldchefs and Nestlé Professional have been partnered for over a decade, through International Chefs Day, Worldchefs Academy, Young Chefs initiatives, and many other projects,” says Emmanuel Lorieux, Global Executive Chef and Global Culinary Partnership Manager at Nestlé Professional. “That is why Nestlé Professional is proud and honored to be one of Worldchefs main partners and also to be able to help and bring our knowledge to this valuable chef community.”

The 2022 Worldchefs Congress & Expo ushers in the 20^th anniversary of the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, which began at the 2002 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Japan. The late Dr. Billy Gallagher, Honorary President and Honorary Life Member of Worldchefs, envisioned a space for young chefs encompassing both learning and comradery. Each year, the program is designed to develop future leaders and encourage conversation between junior and senior chefs from around the globe.

*Billy Gallagher and Young Chefs at the inauguration of the Young Chefs Forum.*
*Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2002, Kyoto, Japan.*

Chefs under the age of 25 can register to the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum with the Young Chef Package for a reduced rate at www.worldchefscongress.org/register. The Young Chef Package includes the Billy Gallagher Young Chefs Forum and offers total access to the Worldchefs Congress & Expo. An Early Bird Rate is available until 31 December 2021, and chefs are encouraged to connect with their national association and Young Chefs Club about group rates or funding opportunities.

More information on Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place 30 May to 2 June 2022 in Abu Dhabi, can be found at www.worldchefscongress.org.

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ABOUT NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL

Nestlé Professional is the global leader in branded hot and cold beverage and local food solutions. We are passionate about serving the out-of-home industry and “Making More Possible” for our foodservice partners. We leverage our depth and reach to bring relevant knowledge and solutions to help our customers and delight their consumers. www.nestleprofessional.com

Contact [email protected] for more information or questions.

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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 curriculum, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;

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.

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Worldchefs Welcomes Duni Group as Global Partner

Post author By Anand
Post date October 18, 2021

Worldchefs Welcomes Duni Group as Global Partner

Duni Group, the market leader in attractive, sustainable and convenient products for table setting and take-away, has joined Worldchefs as a Global Partner and Official Partner of the Global Chefs Challenge and Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
Headquartered in Malmö, Duni supplies innovative table top concepts, creative packaging and take-away solutions to professionals and consumers around the globe.
Duni will be present at the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 event, taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 30 May to 2 June. The reunion for the most influential culinary body worldwide and world leading trade fair is not to be missed. Registration for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 is open now at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

Paris, 18 of October 2021 – Duni Group, the market leader in attractive, sustainable and convenient products for table setting and take-away has joined Worldchefs as a Global Partner. With the new partnership Duni is also recognized as an Official Partner of Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 and an Official Partner of the Global Chefs Challenge.

Headquartered in Malmö, Duni supplies innovative table top concepts, creative packaging and take-away solutions to professionals and consumers around the globe. Everything they offer is designed to create sustainable goodfoodmood and reflects decades of specialisation in materials and design. Duni adds value wherever people prepare, serve or enjoy food and drinks.

Duni Group has demonstrated their strong commitment to sustainability, moving towards fossil-free operations and innovative solutions for circularity in packaging. Duni Group is the first in the world produce fossil free premium napkins and table coverings under its Duni brand. With the switch to new fossil free binders containing food waste, Duni Group moves towards a circular business model.

“We at Worldchefs are thrilled to have Duni at the table,” says Thomas A. Gugler, Worldchefs President. “With our shared commitment to a more sustainable industry and world, their products truly create a good food mood where people meet and eat. There is no better choice for world-class table settings at our 2022 Congress.”

Over ten years ago, Duni opened local offices in the Middle East, however, they joined the market decades ago in the 1970s. Now they work with more than 500 hotels and restaurants in the UAE. Duni will also be present at the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo, taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 30 May to 2 June 2022. The reunion event for the most influential culinary body worldwide and world leading trade fair is not to be missed. Registration for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 is open now at www.worldchefscongress.org/register.

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ABOUT DUNI

Duni Group is a market leader in attractive, sustainable and convenient products for table setting and take-away. The Group markets and sells two brands, Duni and BioPak, which are represented in more than 40 markets. Duni Group has some 2,300 employees in 24 countries, headquarters in Malmö and production units in Sweden, Germany, Poland, New Zealand and Thailand. Duni Group is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker name “DUNI”.

For more information visit Duni.com.

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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 curriculum, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality;

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.

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Worldchefs Board Welcomes Peter Wright as Pacific Rim Continental Director

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Post date September 8, 2021

Worldchefs Board Welcomes Peter Wright as Pacific Rim Continental Director

Peter Wright has been appointed to Worldchefs Board of Directors as the Pacific Rim Continental Director. Peter will take over the role from Neil Abrahams.
Honorary Life Member and former President of the Australian Culinary Federation, Peter will represent and support the Pacific Rim members of Worldchefs in Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea – Affiliate, Tonga – Affiliate & Vanuatu.
A Worldchefs Certified Master Chef, two-time Culinary Olympic gold medalist, and qualified Sports Nutritionist, Wright is recognized as one of Australia’s leading foodservice experts and a global event specialist.

Paris, 7 of September 2021 – Worldchefs has announced the appointment of Peter Wright as the Pacific Rim Continental Director. Peter is taking over the role from Neil Abrahams following his recent resignation due to personal reasons. Worldchefs Board of Directors want to thank Neil for his great contribution and dedication during his mandate. Peter will assume duties with immediate effect.

Honorary Life Member and former President of the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF), Peter will represent and support the Pacific Rim members of Worldchefs in Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea-Affiliate, Tonga – Affiliate & Vanuatu on Worldchefs’ international Board of Directors.

“I am very excited and honored to accept this position on the Worldchefs Board,” says Peter. “I’ll work diligently to uplift the progress in our region, creating a manageable agenda with the countries of the Pacific Rim that allows all chefs and cooks to access the assets of Worldchefs, including education, culinary innovation, sustainability improvements, and the opportunity to access a global network of likeminded people, food, and cultural diversity.”

My mantra is “teamwork makes the dream work” and with that I call all chefs and cooks in our region to come together and support each other. Once again, I thank everyone for finding confidence in me to assign me such a dignified position. – Peter Wright

With a career spanning over 40 years, Peter is recognized as one of Australia’s leading foodservice experts and as a global event specialist. He held the position of President of the ACF for nine consecutive years. Peter also represented Australia twice at the Culinary Olympics, bringing home gold medals on both occasions. He has completed an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality at NMIT, is a qualified Sports Nutritionist and holds the title as a Worldchefs Certified Master Chef.

Peter brings to the Board a commitment to excellence, a focus on building creative catering solutions that are nutritionally, environmentally, and socially responsible, and a vision to provide our diverse and global community with safe and inclusive workplaces that promote staff development and well-being.

“We look forward to Peter’s contributions to the Board, with his expertise and proven passion for the development of the industry community. Together we will continue to support unity and provide resources to our members and colleagues in the Pacific Rim,” says Worldchefs President Thomas A. Gugler. “We also thank Neil Abrahams for his tenure as Continental Director and for inspiring many Young Chefs and colleagues both regionally and around the globe.”

MEET PETER WRIGHT: WORLDCHEFS PACIFIC RIM CONTINENTAL DIRECTOR

From humble beginnings, Peter’s career commenced in the 1980s as he trained to become a chef, graduating at Melbourne’s eminent culinary school William Angliss. During the 90s and the 00s Peter honed his skills through major events and stadiums throughout Australia and internationally, including the Sydney Olympics which was the launching pad for the next 20 years.

Peter Wright is best known for his capacity to organize, plan, and deliver the most complicated food and beverage programs in the world. Peter is the Managing Director of Global Hospitality Group recognized locally as one of Australia’s leading food service experts and internationally as a global event specialist.

Peter has been involved in many major food service projects and events and has an unprecedented track record for providing the necessary business outcomes. He has led the development of Global Hospitality Group over the past 5 years, seeing substantial growth with offices in Melbourne, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and London. Peter’s company portfolio also includes boutique Melbourne Caterer Calibre Feasts, CaterNut. a menu nutrition and allergen service, and his recent acquisition of Borthwick Foods, Melbourne’s “Menu Solution” food distribution service.

Peter has been awarded Director of Australian Food Services “Chef of the Year” in 2021 and Les Toques Blanches Awards of Excellence, positions that supports his passion of culinary development of Australian Chefs. He is also an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Culinary Federation and a member of Les Toques Blanche.

Affiliations

Australia Chamber of Commerce
Australian Culinary Federation
Victorian Leaders
Les Toques Blanches Victorian Branch
Sports Nutrition Australia

Titles and Qualifications

Worldchefs Certified Master Chef
Worldchefs Certified Chef De Cuisine
Australia Chamber of Commerce, Business Award 2017
Australian Culinary Federation Honorary National President
Australian Culinary Federation Life Member
The Emirates Culinary Guild Honorary Member
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality
Diploma in Business
Sports Nutrition Certification
Victorian Leaders Graduate
Culinary Olympic Australian National Team 2004
Culinary Olympic Victorian Team 1992

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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

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.

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Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Final Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Post author By Anand
Post date September 6, 2021

Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Final Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Worldchefs, together with 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 cancelled the anticipated event in Newport scheduled for October 23-26, 2021.
Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Final 2020 had been postposed to October 2021 following the onsite of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Competing countries are invited to send their competitors to the Global Chefs Challenge final at Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 30 May to 2 June 2022.

Paris, 6 of September 2021 – The Worldchefs Culinary Competition Committee have announced a cancellation of the Global Chefs Challenge Final 2020, scheduled for October 23-26, 2021. Amid continued concerns of health, safety, and travel restrictions for participating teams, Worldchefs together with the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) and its partners, the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), the Celtic Manor Resort, and the Welsh Government, made the difficult decision to cancel the anticipated event.

The national teams of qualifying countries have been invited to compete in the final at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 in Abu Dhabi. Acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the competitors, training for this major competition through the COVID-19 uncertainty, Worldchefs Board has expressed gratitude and pride for the commitment and professionality demonstrated by every competiton team.

Participating national teams have been invited to compete in Abu Dhabi during Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022.

To support the participation and inclusion of all competitor hopefuls, Worldchefs Board and Culinary Competition Committee have adjusted the age limit for competition in the Global Chefs Challenge events for 2022. The age limit for Abu Dhabi will be changed for the Young Chefs and Commis Chefs to reflect that they be born after 1st January 1995. This will allow all competitors who have been in training the opportunity to showcase their skills in Abu Dhabi.

The Global Chefs Challenge final at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo will mark the first major reunion of international industry professionals. With the backdrop of this historic event, the Global Chefs Challenge will again sees the best chefs from around the planet go head to head in four days of intense competition for the prized trophy and title of Worlds Best Chef.

To learn more about Worldchefs Congress & Expo, visit www.worldchefscongress.org.

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS

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

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.

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