Fresh Milk Powder backs Int’l Chefs Day celebration with over 600 culinary professionals

Fresh Instant Full Cream Milk Powder, a brand of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), supported the International Chefs Day 2026 celebration as title sponsor, bringing together more than 600 chefs and culinary professionals in Dhaka to celebrate their contributions and promote healthy eating.

Organised by the Chefs Federation of Bangladesh (CFB) at a city hotel under the theme "Healthy Food for the Future", the event recognised culinary professionals' creativity and innovation in promoting nutritious food, according to the press release.

Lalla Bouthaina El Kerdoudi El Koulali, Morocco's ambassador to Bangladesh, attended as the chief guest.

The ambassador said, "Food is an important part of culture and heritage. Chefs play a vital role in ensuring access to healthy and nutritious meals. By using nutritious ingredients to prepare delicious dishes and raising awareness about healthy eating, chefs can make a positive contribution to people's lives. This celebration of International Chefs Day will encourage creativity and professionalism in the culinary industry."

CFB President Chef Johir Khan said, "Chefs do more than prepare food. They also help shape people's food habits and tastes. Selecting quality ingredients and exploring new recipes are essential to preparing healthy meals. International Chefs Day provides an opportunity for culinary professionals to exchange knowledge, enhance their skills and work together to advance the culinary industry."

Other attendees included Shakawath Hossain, adviser to CFB; Chef Borhan Khan, general secretary; and Julean Sitol Botlero and Chef Joshim Uddin, senior vice presidents.

MGI representatives included Md Rahmotullah Khondoker, chief accounts officer; Md Mahbubur Alom, senior deputy general manager for accounts; Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, deputy general manager for brand; and Shafiqul Islam, deputy general manager for corporate sales.

Md Rahmotullah Khondoker said, "Working closely with culinary professionals creates opportunities to encourage the use of quality food ingredients and promote creativity in cooking. Fresh Instant Full Cream Milk Powder can support chefs in preparing a wide variety of local and international dishes. We are pleased to be associated with International Chefs Day and to support an initiative that celebrates the contributions of culinary professionals."

At the Fresh Instant Full Cream Milk Powder experience zone, chefs and guests explored the product's use in preparing local and international dishes.

Traditional Bangla delicacies, including firni and yoghurt prepared with Fresh Milk Powder, were served. The event also featured a lucky draw for chefs, a branded photo booth and a Fresh Coffee Corner.

MGI said Fresh Instant Full Cream Milk Powder was imported from New Zealand and contained 28% milk fat. The company highlighted its creamy taste and easy solubility as features suited to preparing a variety of dishes and desserts.

Participants said the celebration recognised professional chefs' contributions while creating opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking across Bangladesh's food and hospitality sectors.

The gathering also enabled culinary professionals to exchange expertise, expand their professional networks and encourage greater awareness of healthy eating.

Fresh Instant Full Cream Milk Powder was the title sponsor, while Omera LPG participated as the "Fuelled By" partner. Bengal Meat, Apon and Diversi joined as gold partners.