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Idahoan Foods Names New Corporate Executive Chef

Richard Hoelzel will work closely with Idahoan’s current and future customers on menu engineering

August 4, 2020

Idahoan Foods announced Richard Hoelzel as corporate executive chef, foodservice. In his new role, Hoelzel will work closely with Idahoan’s current and future customers on menu engineering as well as supporting new product development.

Q&A with Chef Samantha Brown, Smithfield Foods

A chef and innovation manager’s perspective on savory flavors

January 11, 2017

Prepared Foods talks savory flavor trends with Samantha Brown, innovation manager for foodservice new product development at Smithfield Foods Inc., Smithfield, Va.

Spice & Tea Exchange Names Corporate Chef

Spice connoisseur Stefan Pickerel to expand flavor profiles, in-store cooking experiences

December 21, 2016

The Spice & Tea Exchange encourages hands-on interaction with the spices and teas, allowing guests to open the jars and smell aromas.

Stephen Hodge, CEC, Senior Executive Chef, ConAgra Foods

Q&A with Stephen Hodge, Senior Executive Chef, ConAgra Foods

A senior executive chef’s perspective on spice trends

May 10, 2016

Prepared Foods talks spice flavor and formulation trends with Stephen Hodge, a senior executive chef with ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb.

Slow and Easy Cooking

Chefs turn to their roots to create authentic comfort foods with the taste of "home"

Liz Chan Kirsten Benneter

January 8, 2016

“Home cooking” is synonymous with rich, flavorful, and hearty dishes.

Blount Fine Foods Corporate Executive Chef Jeff Wirtz

Q&A: Jeff Wirtz, Blount Fine Foods

A corporate executive chef’s perspective on soups, stews

January 8, 2016

Prepared Foods talks with Jeff Wirtz, corporate executive chef at Blount Fine Foods.

Chef’s Splendor Limited Edition Milk Flavors

Prairie Farms introduces specialty milk flavors to celebrate taste sensations

July 2, 2015

Discover incredible new taste sensations inspired by our passion for food.

Ethnic Foods: A Corporate Chef’s Perspective

A conversation with John Umlauf, vice president of culinary operations for Saffron Road

April 9, 2015

Prepared Foodstalks with John Umlauf, vice president of culinary operations for Saffron Road, a brand of American Halal Co., Inc.

Corporate Chef Perspective

Prepared Foods talks about food trucks and street food with Christopher Hansen, corporate executive chef at OSI Group LLC, Aurora, Ill. OSI is a global processor-supplier of prepared meat proteins, entrées and side dishes.

March 6, 2015

Prepared Foods talks about food trucks and street food with Christopher Hansen, corporate executive chef at OSI Group LLC, Aurora, Ill. OSI is a global processor-supplier of prepared meat proteins, entrées and side dishes.