Worlds of Flavor Conference Celebrates 20 Years of Global Ingredients,
Cuisines, and Cultures
St. Helena, CA – On April 18, The Culinary Institute of America kicks off its 20th anniversary Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival at its campus in St. Helena, CA. Entitled “Legends of Flavor,” this
year’s conference examines the foods that will be gracing our plates one, five,
10, and 20 years from now and looks back at the trends of the past 20 years.
is widely considered the country’s
most influential professional forum on world cuisines, food cultures, and
flavor trends. The three-day conference draws more than 600 chefs, corporate
menu decision-makers, foodservice executives, suppliers, and food media. Culinary
demonstrations, presentations, panels, and workshops showcase both the most
modern techniques and century-old traditions while providing the latest data on
trends and demographics.
Attendees explore the best of world cuisines that are
reshaping American palates and the food and hospitality industry. During its
first two decades, Worlds of Flavor has become a “must attend.” This year’s
lineup features professionals from all over the world who will share the
traditions, techniques, and flavors of their homelands, as well as their
business and creative strategies for the next 20 years.
Among the 75+ presenters are chefs and culinary experts from
throughout the United States and 16 other countries on six continents,
including celebrated chefs such as from Ghana, from Thailand, from France, and from Brazil.
From the famed world marketplace tastings to the outdoor
live fire, from the main stage to the stoves of the CIA’s 15,000-square-foot teaching kitchen,
from the herb garden to the wine center, the historic Greystone campus is the
perfect setting for learning, sharing, and enjoying three days of great food
and beverages from around the globe.
For more information or to register, visit: .
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Worlds of Flavor at The Culinary Institute
of America in St. Helena, CA is widely considered the country’s most
influential professional forum on cuisine, culture, and flavor trends. This
year marks the 20th anniversary of the conference and festival.
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Writers
845-451-1372
Jeff.Levine@culinary.edu
About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the
world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in
foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers
bachelor’s degrees in management, culinary arts, culinary science, and applied
food studies, and associate degrees in either culinary arts or baking and
pastry arts. The college also offers executive education through its Food
Business School along with certificate programs and courses for professionals
and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting
services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its
worldwide network of nearly 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of
the food business. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and
Singapore.
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