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

Charles Hayes
VP Culinary Innovation | Deli Star

Jeff Crace
Chief Executive Officer | California Garlic Company

Anne Druschitz
Corporate Research Chef |
The Edlong Corporation

Nicole Linke
Product Development and Innovation Manager | The Suter Company Inc.

Jaime Mestan
Regional Director Culinary of North America | Griffith Foods Inc.
Our Directors

Gerrie Bouchard CRC
Director of Marketing, Business Development and SCI, Tastepoint by IFF

Gregg Brickman
Corporate Executive Chef, Henny Penny

Anna Cheely
Chef and Lead Scientist, Kalsec
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Erich Chieca
Business Development Chef, Sadler's Smokehouse, Inc.

Jessica Goldstein
Vice President, Nu Spice Seasoning Co.
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Nick Landry
Culinary Development Chef, Summit Hill Foods

Cian Leahy CRC, CCS
Sr. Director of Culinary Innovation, Tribe 9 Foods

Mickey Miller
Food Scientist - Product Developer, Bush Brothers & Co.

Nelson Serrano-Bahri
Director Innovation, American Egg Board

Mark Slutzky
Director of Culinary, McCain Foods North America

Kyle Stuart, CRC
Food Scientist, Chew Innovation
Boards

Gregory Willis
Founder & President, Senspire
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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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