From a boatload of coconuts to industry pioneer – the Franklin Baker story
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Aside from third-party certifications such as Non- GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade USA, BRCGS, USDA, JAS, and UE Organic, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, AB PAO Accredited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX, Kosher and Halal certifications, Franklin Baker holds the 2016 – 2023 Award of Excellence, American Master of Taste & Gold Medal Endorsement, as well as the 2018 – 2023 Beverage Champion by Chefs in America.
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Chef Martin Yan to Receive Masters of Taste Award
For release January 7, 2017
Media Contact Brian Miller (707)557-8700
bmiller@chefsinamerica.org
San Francisco, California – Chefs In America will honor Chef Martin Yan with their prestigious Maitre du Gout (Master of Taste) Award at Macy’s Cellar Kitchen in San Francisco as part of the Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 11, commencing at 2:00pm. The award will be bestowed just prior to Chef Martin Yan’s demonstration at Macy’s Union Square, Lower Level, Cellar Kitchen at 170 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. The demonstration portion of the event runs until 3:00pm. The event is subject to change or cancellation. Seating is first come, first served.
Martin Yan, Chef and partner of M.Y. China restaurant will receive the Master of Taste Award as well as demonstrate his approach to traditional Chinese cuisine. The Master of Taste Award is only bestowed to Chefs who have demonstrated expertise that embraces all culinary pursuits, including a deep, practical understanding of cuisines from around the world. In addition, past award winning Chefs have used their massive palate memory, derived from decades of taste exposure and evaluatory thought, to create dishes that are unique, but also deeply rooted in tradition.
Chef Martin Yan is the celebrated host of over 3,000 cooking shows,
Chef Yan is a certified Master Chef and has contributed his talents to 30 cookbooks. A valued instructor at top culinary institutions, including the California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu and Johnson & Wales University, Chef Yan is also a restaurateur bringing Chinese culinary tradition and culture to light via an authentic, modern dining experience.
Chefs In America, a 30 year old national Chef Organization, headquartered here in the Bay Area, that has bestowed Gold Medal awards to superior food and beverage products as well as to exemplary Chefs nationwide for decades.
“We are extremely proud to present our Master of Taste Award to Chef Martin Yan in San Francisco, at Macy’s, during the Chinese New Year Celebration,” said Chefs In America Director, Brian Miller. “We here in the Bay Area, and indeed throughout the world, have watched Chef Martin Yan become a cultural ambassador, paving the way for more Chefs to become expert in world cuisine and instilling in them, the same sense of excitement and enthusiasm that have been his hallmark throughout his career.”
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Crocs was selected as an American Masters of Taste “Superior Quality” Gold Medal Seal winner by Chefs In America for the Crocs @ Work™ line. The collection was a winner in the “Comfort Work Shoe” category for the following Crocs @ Work™ products: Bistro, Bistro Vent, Mario Batali Bistro, Mario Batali Bistro Vent, Mercy Work and Neria Work. The shoes were judged superior, and the judging was conducted “triple blind” in Northern California by a panel of Chef Masters of Taste. Read More.
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Live Gourmet Wins 2012 Vehicle Graphics Award
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Live Gourmet/Hollandia Produce proudly displays our gold medal on their
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