Special Episode: 2017 RCA Annual Conference and Culinology® Expo The Research Chefs Association 20th Annual Conference and Culinology® Expo was held in Puerto Rico, and it was a great success! Even though it was a further trip for some of the members, we still had over 800 chefs, product developers, and professionals attend. Multiple cooking competitions,…
Author and Chef Ali Bouzari on chef vs scientist techniques and benches Ingredient: Unveiling the Essential Elements of Food Author Ali Bouzari has a strong identity of being both a experienced chef and PhD food scientist, but he doesn’t feel like Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. Rather, he draws from both worlds and has crafted…
By Michelle Warner As a budding future R&D scientist, you should already be looking through the ingredient deck on most of the food products you consume. But did you know that there’s a new panel coming to town? By this July, the new Nutrition Facts Panel will start to show up on packaging, and food…
What I Wish I Knew at My First RCA Conference By: Melinda Russell The RCA conference last year, in Denver, was one of the best experiences of my life. I am so glad I went while I was still in college because I know it will be a completely difference experience once I am there…
Full podcast here. Chef Catherine Proper has been a lifelong member of the Research Chefs Association after joining during her college years. After serving on several volunteer leadership committees while also progressing her career, Chef Catherine has a deep understanding of the legacy of the organization and a keen eye on the future. She is…
According to the 2016 ReFED Report: A Roadmap to Reduct U.S. Food Waste by 20%, consumer-facing businesses and homes represent 80% of all food waste. Furthermore, home waste represents roughly two-thirds of total lost Economic Value,due to high volumes of waste, the higher cost of food sold at retail, and the highvalue of meat —…
Many thanks to Nicole Gallace and the FoodGrads team for this original article. Find more food industry career information at FoodGrads.com including creating a ‘Get Found’ profile, career advice and the RCA-affiliated CCS® examination prep program. A Necessary Platform for the Food & Beverage Industry Farmers, food processors, food technologists and engineers, chefs, food scientists,…
