Chef Daniel Negreira, Renowned Culinary Figure, Joins A.A. Honorary Advisory Board
As consumers grow increasingly aware of what they eat and demand greater transparency from the food industry, the culinary pioneers who embraced clean-label values long before they were mainstream deserve recognition. A.A. is proud to announce that Chef Daniel Negreira has joined the A.A. Honorary Advisory Board.
Chef Daniel Negreira is an internationally acclaimed culinary leader trained in the modern gastronomy of San Sebastián, Spain. Recognized early as the Best Young Chef of the Basque Country (2006) and a Bocuse d'Or silver medalist (2007), he later moved to Asia, where he established a highly successful network of award-winning restaurants.
Under his DN Group, Negreira has launched major culinary projects across Taipei, Taichung, Shanghai, and Saint Petersburg. Notably, his venture DN Innovación was named the Best Foreign Restaurant by Miele Guide 2013 and ranked 42nd Best Restaurant in Asia by The Daily Meal. His venues—including Hidden By DN, Alma, DNA, and Verde—have consistently earned prestigious Michelin Guide accolades, Wine Spectator Awards, and the official "Restaurants From Spain" certification.
His latest venture, Calma 宜自若 private kitchen in Yilan, blends his Basque roots with seasonal Taiwanese ingredients. Beyond the kitchen, Negreira is an author of multiple award-winning cookbooks and a recipient of the Medal of Merit from the World Gastronomy Institute, solidifying his global impact.
"The additive-free movement matters because it restores honesty to our plates, allowing real, unadulterated ingredients to speak for themselves. By choosing clean labels, we are not just protecting our long-term health, but rediscovering the authentic flavors of nature as they were truly meant to be experienced," says Chef Negreira.
Negreira's approach represents exactly the culinary vision and integrity that A.A. believes the industry needs. We are deeply honored to stand alongside a pioneer of this caliber.
The gastronomy industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. We look forward to shaping this transformation together with Chef Daniel Negreira—championing a future where clean, additive-free dining leads the way.