IACP Appoints Kikkoman Chef Helen Roberts to Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After tallying more than 3,000 votes in this year's Board Membership election, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) has appointed Kikkoman Chef Helen Roberts to its coveted Board of Directors. Roberts is one of four elected to join the Board for a two-year position starting July 1, 2012.

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"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to apply my experiences in the culinary industry to my new position as an IACP board member," said Chef Helen Roberts, Kikkoman's culinary development and public relations manager. "Having been involved with the organization for many years, I have experienced first-hand the reach and influence that this organization has within the culinary community."

In past years, Roberts has served as a member of the Test Kitchen Committee and also partnered with other IACP members in supporting Michelle Obama's "Chefs Move to Schools" program, part of the Let's Move! campaign aimed at solving childhood obesity.

"As a new IACP board member, I'm hoping to expand outreach efforts and programs for younger members in particular so they can come onboard and find mentors, inspiration and discover just how many facets the food industry has to offer," said Roberts.

Roberts brings with her 30 years of experience at Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. In her current position, she oversees Kikkoman's Kitchen and the development and testing of a wide variety of on-trend Asian, American and international recipes for home cooks. Prior to this, she spent 25 years in product development for Kikkoman.

Roberts is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and has studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She is also a board member of the prestigious Les Dames D'Escoffier International, as well an active member of the San Francisco Professional Food Society.

SOURCE Kikkoman USA