The Home for Food Product Development
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RCA is a forward-thinking, vibrant, energized organization whose members benefit by being part of a dynamic community of equitable food professionals who work toward a common goal: the blending of culinary arts and food science.Founded in 1996 by a group of research chefs dedicated to overcoming challenges facing the food product development professional, the Research Chefs Association (RCA) has grown to more than 2,000 members. Today, RCA is the premier source of global and inclusive culinary and technical information for the food industry, with a professionally diverse membership including chefs, food scientists and other industry professionals who are shaping the future of food research and development. |
RCA members are the pioneers of the discipline of Culinology® — the blending of culinary arts and the science of food.Culinology®, a registered trademark of RCA, is a fast-growing discipline that has evolved from the valuable partnership between the culinary professionals and food scientists. |
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RCA History
Officers
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Charles Hayes, CEC, CRC
Vice President of Culinary Innovation | Deli Star
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Jeff Crace
Chief Executive Officer | California Garlic Company
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Anne Druschitz, CRC
Corporate Research Chef | The Edlong Corporation
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Nicole Linke, CRC
Product Development and Innovation Manager | The Suter Company Inc.
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Jaime Mestan, CRC, CCS
Regional Director Culinary of North America | Griffith Foods Inc.
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Catherine Proper, CEC
Director Innovation | The Pictsweet Company
Directors
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Gregg Brickman
Senior Director of Menu Innovation | Zaxby's
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Anna Cheely
Chef and Lead Scientist | Kalsec, Inc.
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Thomas Gervasi, CRC
Director of Culinary Product Development | Blount Fine Foods
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Adam Howell
Sales Manager | SupHerb Farms
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Cian Leahy, CRC, CCS
Sr. Director of Culinary Innovation | Tribe 9 Foods
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Mickey Miller
Food Scientist - Product Developer | Bush Brothers & Co.
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Chris Posner, CEC
Vice President of Culinary Innovation | The Seasoned Carte
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Nelson Serrano-Bahri
Director of Innovation | American Egg Board
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Mark Slutzky
Director of Culinary | McCain Foods North America
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Kyle Stuart, CRC
Food Scientist
Board Member At Large
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Gregory Willis
Founder & President | Senspire
What Our Partners Say About
Their RCA Experience
RCA
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Every year, the Research Chefs Association pays tribute to the most accomplished, deserving professionals in the food product development industry.These individuals are recognized during an Awards Ceremony that takes place during the RCA Conference.
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Volunteer
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Volunteers drive the services and support RCA provides to our members.RCA members lead or serve on committees, host regional events and activities, and much more. We are grateful that these busy people are wiling to volunteer their time and talents to RCA. If you are interested in volunteering for a committee, hosting a regional event, starting a chapter, or any other service to support your association, please let us know at info@culinology.org. Click below for a list of committees and committee leaders or to learn how you can get involved. |