WHO/WHAT:
The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley returns to the American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Convention with two new single-note purées from the Latin American superfruits Camu Camu and Soursop. Visit Booth #315 for samples of both trending new flavors and samples of The Perfect Purée’s new line of Tastecraft Pure Freeze-Dried Fruit. Enjoy creative applications of other flavors from Original Sunshine Bagels and Top Shelf Cookies, Boston’s Craft Cookie Company. Learn about cost and labor savings with The Perfect Purée’s collection of 43 premium fruit purées, zests and blends.
Product discovery is just one aspect of the ACF National Convention. The ACF’s signature annual event brings culinary professionals from around the country together for a dynamic week of professional development including business seminars, forums, cutting-edge demonstrations, hands-on workshops and networking.
“We are an active supporter of the ACF and participate in the local San Francisco Bay Area ACF chapter,” says Michele Lex, chief executive officer of The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley.
“We support the mission of ACF, specifically the desire to grow the community and provide mentoring opportunities to new chefs and recent graduates.”
WHEN/WHERE:
July 28-29, 2025, Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Booth #315
Monday, July 28 | 1-5 p.m.
- Lemon Drop D’Light and Orange Line cookies from Top Shelf Cookies, Boston’s Craft Cookie Company
- Nitro cold brew coffee with Sweet Ginger Whip
Tuesday, July 29 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Gluten-free bagels from Original Sunshine Bagels with two flavorful cream cheeses: Red Jalapeño Garden Cream Cheese (recipe by Brad Kent, co-founder of Original Sunshine Bagels) and Orange Creamsicle Cream Cheese (recipe by Brad Kent).
- Nitro cold brew coffee with Sweet Ginger Whip
Both days, find menu inspiration with samples of Camu Camu Puree and Soursop Puree. Camu Camu Puree is crafted from the nutrient-rich reddish-purple berries of the Amazon rainforest. Revered by indigenous populations throughout South America for its medicinal properties, Camu Camu is harvested by boat from tall shrubs that grow in water part of the year. Bright tartness and subtle citrus undertones make Camu Camu a versatile rising star for both culinary and beverage innovation. Camu Camu is Kosher, vegan and GMO-free. Try it in Camu Camu Caipirinha, Citrusy Camu Camu Mignonette or Camu Camu Salad Dressing.
Soursop Puree captures the lush, tropical essence of this sensational fruit, also known as guanabana or graviola. Native to the tropics, Soursop is a large, aromatic fruit that grows on broadleaf evergreen trees and weighs 3-4 pounds when mature. Its spiky green skin reveals sweet, creamy white flesh whose flavor is compared to a mix of apple, pineapple, banana and strawberry. With its distinctive harmony of sweet and tangy notes, Soursop brings captivating aroma to every creation from beverages to desserts. Soursop is Kosher, vegan and GMO-free. Try it in Playa Paraiso with or without rum, Soursop Curry Sauce or Soursop Flan.
The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley in partnership with Döhler will also be offering samples of some of its new Tastecraft line of freeze-dried fruits that offer the flavor, shape and nutritional value of just-picked fruit with the convenience of shelf stability. Use Tastecraft as an ingredient or garnish to add texture, flavor and visual appeal. Try Dragon Fruit Crumble; Strawberry Slices; Pineapple Pieces; Whole Raspberries; Lime Slices; Orange Slices; and Lemon Slices. All fruit is GMO-free. All except Raspberry is Kosher and vegan.
Complimentary samples of Camu Camu and Soursop as well as sample-size pouches of Tastecraft are available to qualified foodservice professionals directly from The Perfect Purée.
About The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley
For over 35 years, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley has indulged the culinary passion of chefs, mixologists and food enthusiasts with products that provide ultimate fresh fruit flavor minus the peeling, dicing and simmering required for making purées from scratch. The company’s collection of fruit purées, specialties and blends features 43 on-trend premium flavors ranging from pantry staples Red Raspberry, Strawberry and Banana to the tropical Lychee, Passion Fruit and Pink Guava. The fruits are harvested at peak ripeness, puréed and packed frozen to maintain optimal freshness, flavor and color no matter what the season. As the leading U.S. producer of premium fruit purées with foodservice distribution throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley is revered in restaurants, hotels, bars, bakeries and catering kitchens for the just-picked taste and unmatched consistency of its products.
All flavors can be frozen for up to 24 months from date of manufacture. When thawed, the purées, concentrates and specialties last 7-10 days in the refrigerator, and blends for 21 days.
For more information, visit www.perfectpuree.com or follow on Instagram or Facebook @theperfectpuree.
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