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Article: Animal Welfare Approved and Alfred State College Host Summit to Plan Food Supply Chain From Western New York State to New York City.
- Article from:
- Food Business Week
- Article date:
- April 23, 2009
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Animal Welfare Approved and Alfred State College will bring New York City chefs and food purveyors together with local farmers and agricultural experts at an April 23 summit to plan a supply chain from western New York State farms to the New York City market.
"New York City consumers want more from their food these days in addition to great taste and good nutrition," said Bill Telepan, owner and chef of the renowned Manhattan restaurant that carries his name and who will be a speaker at the summit. "They want to know who raised it and how. And I want that, too."
But even the most dedicated retail buyer or chef is having a difficult time providing what ...