Oct. 16 is Child Nutrition Day

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In order to raise awareness of childhood hunger, malnutrition and obesity in America, The American Culinary Federation Chef (ACF) & Child Foundation Inc. (CFI) will celebrate national Childhood Nutrition Day on Oct. 16. Since its launch in 1995, Childhood Nutrition Day has focused on the need for education about childhood hunger, proper nutrition and obesity issues. Chefs belonging to local ACF chapters across the country participate in events within their communities to help feed hungry children and promote awareness of proper nutrition. The day is planned to coincide with World Food Day, a global event dedicated to alleviating world hunger.

CCF's mission is to educate children and families in understanding proper nutrition through community-based initiatives led by the ACF chef members, and to be the voice of the culinary industry in its fight against childhood hunger, malnutrition and obesity. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org.

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Clyde's holds 11th Annual Hand Washing Competition

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On Sept. 30, Clyde's Restaurant Group (CRG) hosted the finals of its 11th Annual Hand Washing Competition Team Rally at Clyde's at Mark Center in Alexandria, Va. The winning team, which came from CRG's Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C., was awarded $1,200 in cash. More than $3,000 in total cash prizes were given out.

The event was the culmination of preliminary hand washing competitions throughout September for managers and employees at the 11 CRG restaurants. September is National Food Safety Education Month, and each year, Clyde's prepares its staff for virus season through the competition. Teams were judged on time, knowledge and effective cleansing.
The winning team from Old Ebbitt Grill

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Ready for NRA 2010?

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The 2010 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer (IWSB) Event will be here again before we know it. Registration has officially opened, with next year's show set to take place May 22 to 25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The NRA is offering early bird discounts for restaurant and hospitality industry professionals who register online before Dec. 1.

The International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event will be held in conjunction with the NRA show May 23 to 24. Registration is open for IWSB, with early bird discounts also available for those who register before Dec. 1. Attendees may register online at www.restaurant.org/show or www.winespiritsbeer.org.

The NRA Show attracts industry professionals from all 50 states and more than 100 countries and offers a way to find new products and services, build relationships and network, learn from experts and peers, and explore the latest trends in food and beverage, equipment, training and cooking techniques. IWSB is the only forum focusing exclusively on restaurant and hospitality operator beverage alcohol sales. Registration for NRA Show 2010 and IWSB 2010 exhibitors and for news media will open later this fall.
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Walnut Hill donates cake for LDEI celebration

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Les Dame D'Escoffier (LDEI) Philadelphia Chapter hosted its National Convention dinner on Oct. 2 at the Sofitel Hotel, Philadelphia. Dame Alice G. Foreman, a Seattle chapter member, commissioned The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Phildelphia to create a cake to celebrate anniversaries of LDEI's various chapters. The "Big Cake" was designed and created by pastry art students in a competition, with the winning team receiving a scholarship award. Students Kelli Payne and Hannah Lane won the cake competition, both receiving scholarships toward their education at The Restaurant School.
The Restaurant School pastry arts students Hannah Lane (left) and Kelli Payne (right) pose with their winning cake.

This year, LDEI's celebrated anniversaries included: Boston, 50 years; Dallas, 25 years; Philadelphia, 25 years; San Francisco, 20 years; Seattle, 20 years; Houston,15 years; and Cleveland, 5 years.
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Relaunched California Walnuts site includes section for foodservice professionals

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Walnut lovers visiting the California Walnuts Web site at walnuts.org will find even more reasons to love the consumer-favorite, tasty and nutritious nut. The California Walnut Board announced it has revamped its Web site to now offer more resource information for foodservice, as well as health and industry professionals.

Whether searching for school lunch, restaurant or bakery menu ideas, foodservice professionals will be inspired when they discover the variety of ways they can include walnuts in their recipes and menus. Plus, tips on how to store walnuts in order to maintain quality and freshness are also available.

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Michigan gets first certified organic restaurant

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Mind Body & Spirits, an eco-conscious restaurant in Rochester, Mich., has recently joined the less than 12 restaurants in the country that are certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Oregon Tilth, a third-party nonprofit organization supporting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture, audited Mind Body & Spirit to be sure it is adhering to strict guidelines for the handling and storage of every product that enters the restaurant. Each item must be kept out of contact with any toxic, artificial or otherwise harmful substances.
Half roasted chicken at Mind Body & Spirits

Mind Body & Spirits, which has been open about a year, is Michigan's first fully certified organic restaurant. For more information on organic certification, visit the USDA's Web site.
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GS1 US launches foodservice standards initiative

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Nonprofit organization GS1 US along with 55 foodservice manufacturers, distributors and operators have launched the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative. The initiative recommends adoption of a common timeline for voluntary company implementation of GS1 Global standards for company identification, item identification and product description.

The three main objectives of the initiative are: to drive waste out of the foodservice supply chain, improve product information for customers and establish a foundation for improving food safety and traceability. So far, 45 of the initiative's founding member companies have committed to the common timeline. For a complete list of the founding member companies, click here.

The initiative is endorsed by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), the National Restaurant Association, and GS1 Canada Foodservice. For more information about GS1 US Standards Initiative, visit www.gs1us.org.
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Registration for Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco now open

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