Certified Hereford Beef regional brand manager Tim Norsten attended the Minnesota American Culinary Federation banquet in Buffalo, Minn., Aug. 29.

The American Culinary Federation is a group of accomplished executive chefs who gather to discuss the food and beverage industry and hot products on the market.

Norsten presented the history of the Hereford breed and Certified Hereford Beef to more than 40 executive chefs in attendance. Greater Omaha Packing Co. donated CHB steaks for dinner after the presentation.

After hearing the feedback from the chefs in attendance, Norsten says the event was a huge success.

“The chefs were very impressed with the flavor profile of the steaks,” Norsten says. “They kept talking about how tender and juicy the steaks were. They were very complimentary about the quality of product and wanted to know how they could get Certified Hereford Beef to serve in their restaurants.”