National Cortina
Michael Christiansen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry. Currently serving as Corporate Executive Chef at National Cortina since September 2019, Michael oversees culinary operations for multiple brands at Pinnacle Foods. With a background as an instructor at Classic Thyme Cooking Classic and Classic Thyme Cooking School, Michael specializes in various cooking techniques and cuisines. Previous roles include Senior Culinary Manager at Pinnacle Foods, Culinary Innovation Manager at Unilever, and Principal Research Chef at Unilever, where responsibilities encompassed recipe development for renowned brands like Bertolli and PF Changs. Michael holds an A.O.S degree in Culinary from The Culinary Institute of America, completed in 1998.
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National Cortina
National Cortina is a recognized leader in sales, marketing and distribution of food and beverage ingredients worldwide. For over half a century, we have been servicing the food industry across all sectors throughout the United States. Founded in 1958 by David G. Rahal, National began as a retail food distributor located in lower Manhattan, home of the burgeoning specialty food industry. As a second generation company, National has evolved into a focused ingredient supplier to food manufacturers of imported goods. Today, headquartered in New Jersey with distribution centers scattered across the country, National is recognized as a leading and trusted supplier in the industry. With the recent and steady growth of Private Label, National has enhanced their offering capability and partnered with strategic packers abroad that are able to meet the quality, service and price requirements of the US Retail Market for finished goods.