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AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION FOUNDATION
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2007 |
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Chefs Award ACF Seal of Approval to
Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA., May 10, 2007 - The American Culinary Federation,
Inc. (ACF), the nation's largest organization of professional cooks, recently
awarded its Seal of Approval to Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Real
Mayonnaise.
Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise is a product of Unilever
Foodsolutions in Lisle, Ill., and earned the federation's endorsement
following extensive testing by a panel of ACF-certified chefs. Testing
criteria evaluated ease of use, versatility and adaptability of product,
consistency of physical properties, application of product to service
procedures and, above all, flavor.
Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise is America's #1 mayonnaise
(ACNielsen, 52 weeks ending March 24, 2007). With its one-of-a-kind, rich
and creamy texture, Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
maintains cling, consistency and stability, even when heated. Perfect
for any signature salad, sandwich dip or dressing and available in a wide
range of tamper-resistant packaging options, customers appreciate the
classic flavor of Hellmann's® and Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise.
Launched in the 1940s, ACF's Seal of Approval program validates the product
claims of manufacturers, suppliers and growers that provide real-world
solutions to culinary professionals. For information on ACF's Seal of
Approval program, visit www.acfchefs.org or call (800) 624-9458.
About Unilever Foodsolutions
Unilever Foodsolutions is the foodservice unit of Unilever, one of the
world's largest consumer product companies. Foodsolutions brings the expertise
behind Unilever's leading brands-such as Hellmann's®, Best Foods®,
Knorr®, Lipton® and Lawry's®--to restaurant operators, distributors
and other foodservice customers. The North American business is based
in Lisle, Illinois. For more information, please visit www.unileverfoodsolutions.us.
About Unilever
Unilever aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition,
hygiene and personal care. Each day around the world, consumers make 150
million decisions to purchase Unilever products. For more information
about Unilever and its brands, visit www.unilever.com.
About The American Culinary Federation, Inc.
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier
professional organization for culinarians in America. With more than 19,000
members spanning 230 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in
offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and accreditation.
In addition, ACF operates the only comprehensive certification program
for chefs in the U.S. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official
representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions,
and also holds the presidium for the World Association of Chefs Societies,
the largest international network of chef associations with more than
8 million members globally.
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LOW RESOLUTION IMAGE ATTACHED. PLEASE CONTACT PATRICIA CARROLL AT PCARROLL@ACFCHEFS.NET
OR CALL (800) 624-9458 EXTENSION 147 FOR A HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGE.
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