Birmingham, AL (March 31, 2009) – Miles McMath, Senior Executive Chef at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee has been selected by United Fresh as the winner for the 2009 Produce Excellence in Foodservice in the Hotels & Healthcare category.  The award, sponsored by Pro*Act LLC, honors chefs and their companies for innovative use of fresh produce in the culinary arts.  

“Miles has been an important customer for Adams Produce for several years, and we are honored that such a worthy candidate was selected for this national award,” stated Dean Hamid, General Manager, Adams Produce – Memphis.  “We value what Miles and his staff do for the patients at St. Jude, and we are excited that his efforts to promote healthy and fun items is getting the recognition it deserves.”

Though Chef McMath has an extensive resume in the culinary industry, his latest project has been Kay Kafe, a new dining facility at St. Jude that includes 16 food stations featuring not only locally grown produce, but also a multicultural menu selection reflecting the diversity of St. Jude patients and staff. 

“At St. Jude, it’s important for us to balance fun and inviting menu items for our patients with the health component that is necessary for their recovery.  Adams has been a wonderful partner with us in working to include local and specialty produce items as well as fresh, quality fruits and vegetables on a daily basis,” said McMath.  “I was honored that Adams thought of me for this award, and thrilled to be one of the winners.  It takes a team to do what we do at St. Jude, and I’m privileged to have such a great support system that believes in the power of healthy living.”

Winners from all five categories, along with their corporate executives, will be honored during an awards dinner at the United Fresh 2009 Convention, April 21 thru 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

About Adams Produce
Adams Produce Company, Inc. is the largest independently owned produce specialist in the Southeastern United States, servicing foodservice and retail customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Established in 1903, Adams supplies customers with distinct market benefits including streamlining the produce supply chain through leveraged purchasing and logistics, making food safety a company priority, and offering technology solutions and an easy, one-step approach to securing the freshest produce available. With eight independent locations throughout the Region, Adams’ management philosophy fosters a spirit of local entrepreneurship while leveraging the broader resources of a collective company.  For more information, please visit www.adamsproduce.com.

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