CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.,
July 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- The Culinary Institute of America, also known as CIA,
announced that thanks to a Gift In-kind from Cacique, starting this
month the world's premier culinary college and its chefs will be
using Cacique® branded products in many of their food
preparation and instructional classes.
The #1 brand of authentic Mexican style cheeses, creams and
chorizos in the U.S., Cacique®, is one of the top rated
and trusted brands among both Hispanic and non-Hispanic consumers
who value quality, taste and authenticity.
"The support of organizations like Cacique is critical when
training the next generation of great chefs," said Victor Gielisse,
Vice President of Advancement and Business Development at the
college. "The CIA has a tremendous reputation for the education
that we provide to our students, and the support that we receive
from Cacique will allow the college to continue to grow and
innovate in the future."
Through the support of Cacique, the CIA will provide its
students and chefs with choices and ingredients familiar with a
growing and influential Hispanic consumer, and the shifting and
evolving tastes of the American diner.
"In partnering with the CIA, we are able to provide our
authentic products to the kitchen classrooms where students are
first exposed to high quality ingredients while developing their
culinary skills. The use of our Cacique® products
throughout the CIA system validates the authenticity our brand
represents to the multicultural consumers, who seek familiar
quality, ingredients and flavors," said Tirso Iglesias, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing at Cacique, Inc.
About Cacique®
Founded in 1973 by Gilbert and Jennie de Cardenas and headquartered
in City of Industry, California,
Cacique® is the #1 brand of Hispanic cheeses, creams, yogurts and
chorizos in the United States. For
four decades Cacique® has established itself as a household name,
proudly creating the Cacique® family of products. For more
information about Cacique®'s line of Hispanic products, please
visit caciqueinc.com or call (800) 521-6987 or (626) 937-3505.
About Culinary Institute of
America
Founded in 1946, CIA is the world's premier
culinary college. Dedicated to driving leadership development for
the foodservice and hospitality industry, the independent,
not-for-profit CIA offers associate degrees in culinary arts and
baking and pastry arts; bachelor's degree majors in management,
culinary science, and applied food studies; and executive education
through its Food Business School. Its conferences and consulting
services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry in
the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, world cuisines
& cultures, and professional excellence & innovation. The
college also offers certificate programs and courses for
professionals and enthusiasts. Its worldwide network of 48,000
alumni includes leaders in every area of foodservice and
hospitality. The CIA has campuses in New
York, California,
Texas, and Singapore. ciachef.edu
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