Celebrity Chef/Judge Profile
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Michael Contreras
2013 WFC Judge
Michael Contreras, digital marketing manager at Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is pleased to join the judging panel for the qualifying round of the dessert category at the 2013 World Food Championships. As a driving force behind the Dole California Cook-Off, and the Dole brand for nearly 14 years, Contreras looks forward to testing the many expertly prepared desserts that will include Dole Packaged Foods in this competition.
Dole Packaged Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Dole International Holdings, is a leader in sourcing, processing, distributing and marketing fruit products and healthy snacks throughout the world. Dole markets a full line of canned, jarred, cup, frozen and dried fruit products and is an innovator in new forms of packaging and processing fruit.
What Dole product will be the star of your signature dish this year? Check out Facebook.com/Dole or twitter.com/DoleFoods to keep up with the latest news and promotions from Dole, or www.Dole.com/Recipes for easy and delicious ideas for entertaining or everyday use.