Deadline to nominate for United Fresh’s foodservice awards nears

(Courtesy United Fresh)

This Friday, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate an outstanding chef or foodservice operator for our 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program.

Don’t miss your opportunity to recognize the hard work and resilience of foodservice stars to continue supporting their diners and communities, during their most challenging year.

Winners will be recognized at United Fresh 2021 Convention & Expo, June 24-26, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA, during the Retail-Foodservice Celebration.

One winner will be recognized in each of the following categories:

  • Business in Industry
  • Casual & Family Dining Restaurants
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Fine Dining Restaurants
  • Hospitals & Healthcare
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • K-12 School Foodservice
  • Quick Service Restaurants
  • Supermarkets & Retail Operators

Thank you to our Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program sponsor, FreshEdge®
 

 

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