Nominations are Open for the Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards

United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program, sponsored by PRO*ACT. This program is an opportunity for the produce industry to pay homage to chefs and foodservice operations who are embracing fresh produce on their menus and delighting customers every day. Application forms for the Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards are available on the United Fresh website. All nominations must be received by March 16, 2015. This program will honor seven outstanding chefs and foodservice operations for their use of fresh produce in the culinary arts in the following categories:

The winning chefs and foodservice operations will be selected based on creativity in menu design using fresh produce, proper produce handling procedures, community outreach and recognition among peers. The winners will be recognized at the Retail-Foodservice Celebration Dinner at the United Fresh 2015 convention in Chicago. Each winner, along with an accompanying corporate executive, will receive complimentary registration to the convention, round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations.