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Chilean Specialty Food Products Take Center Stage at Premiere Culinary Events in New York City

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Posted on: June 25th, 2009
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“ProChile New York, the Trade Commission of , continues to embark on a mission to introduce ’s highest quality gourmet products and premium wines to discerning consumers in New York as well as to the U.S. food trade. This summer, iconic flavors of reflective of the country’s unique terroir will be spotlighted through a series of tasting opportunities, live cooking demonstrations and an exclusive restaurant promotion. Events include a significant presence at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, featuring acclaimed Chilean chef Pilar Rodriguez, and the Flavors of restaurant promotion at Centrico restaurant, featuring a Chilean foods tasting menu created by leading contemporary Latin chef, Aaron Sanchez.

“Year after year, continues to garner more attention throughout the United States as a leading provider of authentic specialty food products and producer of premium wines,” said Trade Commissioner Alejandro Cerda of ProChile New York. “Our activities in New York this summer are designed to encourage both the trade and consumers to experiment with Chilean products of the highest quality, color and taste.”

As Latin and South American food products continue to ride the wave of success into 2009, is poised to deliver with a variety of unique and ecologically sustainable food products. is one of the fastest growing food-exporters in the world. Currently ranks amongst the worlds top 20 leading food-exporting countries, has become a major player in the global food arena. supplies more than 150 countries around the world with fresh and processed foods and beverages including fruits, vegetables, seafood, wine, meat and poultry, dairy products, olive and avocado oils, and other specialty items. At its current growth rate, is expected to place ninth among food exporting countries by 2010.

Flavors of Promotion at Centrico

From Monday, June 22nd to Friday, July 3rd ProChile has partnered with Centrico restaurant in New York to present an exclusive Chilean tasting menu designed by Executive Chef Aaron Sanchez, one of the country’s leading contemporary Latin chefs, and Chef Ryan Butler, Pastry Chef at Double Crown and Madam Geneva.

The five-course tasting menu highlights ’s most distinctive food products, including Chilean salmon and other seafood products, merken (a Mapuche spice blend made from native smoked Cacho de Cabra chiles), ulmo honey, pisco (a South American liquor distilled from grapes), extra virgin olive and avocado oils, miski goat’s milk dulce de leche, Chilean carica and more.

A selection of some of ’s most celebrated wines from Santa Rita and Lapostolle wineries will pair with each of the signature courses.

Chef Aaron Sanchez, the executive chef and owner of both Centrico and Paladar in New York, is known for his distinctive technique and creativity with contemporary interpretations of classic Latino . A restaurateur, consultant, spokesperson and author, Chef Sanchez frequently appears on the Food Network, having most recently competed in “The Next Iron Chef” challenge.

The Centrico restaurant promotion is the first of several culinary initiatives ProChile is launching this year to increase visibility for Chilean gourmet food products in the United States. In addition to the two-week consumer promotion, a media and trade luncheon held on Wednesday, June 24th served as a preview for ’s involvement in the Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center.

at the Summer Fancy Food Show

For the eighth year in a row, ProChile will participate in the 55th annual NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show in New York from June 28 – June 30, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Center. This year, the Chilean Pavilion will host 26 specialty food companies and a number of national food associations, showcasing products such as extra virgin olive and avocado oils, seafood products, sea salt and spices, fruit preserves, specialty honeys, and premium wines.

Following the success at last year’s show, special Flavors of live cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings will take place each day from 10:00 – 3:30 pm at the Chilean Pavilion featuring signature dishes created and prepared by chef Pilar Rodriguez. Chef Rodriguez, renowned in for creating menus inspired by the country’s rich viticultural heritage and distinct local ingredients, will demonstrate the most creative ways to use ’s distinguished food products. A selection ’s premiere wines will complement the demonstrations.

In addition, chef Aaron Sanchez will make a special appearance during the live cooking demonstration on Monday, June 29th at 12:00 pm for a unique collaboration of culinary ingenious with chef Pilar Rodriguez.

For more information about the Fancy Food Show, please visit www.specialtyfood.com.

About ProChile

ProChile, the Trade Commission of , is part of the General Directorate of International Economic Affairs of ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is responsible for implementing and enhancing ’s trade policy. ProChile’s mission is to provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises, helping to encourage and diversify exports of Chilean products and services by increasing the number of export markets and companies. It does so by providing the necessary tools to aid ’s economy in its process of going international. ProChile’s Trade Offices and Agencies are located in over 35 countries, covering 90 percent of the destination markets for Chilean exports. For more information please visit www.prochile.us, www.chileinfo.com or email info@prochile.us.

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