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ACF Webinar Series

April 6, 2023 - Noon EDT
ACF ChefsForum: The Secrets of Southern Biscuits. Register

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Magic in the Making

Find innovative solutions and craft dynamic menus with Chobani® Greek Yogurt, made with only natural ingredients.

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Just Dumpling!

CHEF ONE® Dumplings are a flavorful, easy-prep option that adds craveable Asian flavor to the menu.

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2023 Trends for Foodservice

Find out which flavor trends are likely to make it to menus this year, according to Chef Jean-Christophe Setin.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 is a newly federally designated number people can call or text to chat with support staff if they are experiencing mental health and/or substance use emergencies.

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It’s Always Watermelon Season

As U.S. farmers start to plant, neighbors to the south (mainly Mexico) are harvesting ripe watermelon for U.S. menus.

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MCC - Mediterranean Culinary Concepts, March 21–22, 2023 - Yale Hospitality

MCC at Yale University

A certified program providing turn-key solutions and Mediterranean inspiration for your food service & beyond.

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Dump Raw Bacon

Get delicious flavor with 50% fewer pans and 95% less grease than bacon cooked from raw. Get Free Case

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