Research Chefs Association

RCA's Certified Research Chef (CRC®) and Certified Culinary Scientist (CCS®) programs provide the food industry with today's most valuable, sought-after product developers.

🌟 Congratulations to the 2 professionals who earned their and designation in May 2026. This is an extraordinary accomplishment and a significant milestone in your professional journeys!

🎓️ Learn more about RCA Certification: https://buff.ly/QOIE2j9
📝 Already Certified? Access our new, streamlined renewal application: https://buff.ly/QOIE2j9-renewal

Are you looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge or simply refresh your understanding of flour functionality? Join the RCA Mid-Atlantic Region for Flour 101, an introductory session presented by Jim Beauregard from The Mennel Milling Company. This virtual lunch and learn will cover the fundamentals of wheat and flour, including wheat types and how different flours impact performance across a variety of applications. Attendees will gain practical insights into selecting the right flour for product needs, along with tips to optimize quality and consistency in finished applications.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕰️ 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
📍 Virtual
💲 Members $35 | Non Members $45 | Students $15

Register Today: https://buff.ly/5eeWyGF



Thank you Kalsec Inc. for supporting year-round RCA events.

🚨 Last chance to register!

Join RCA Chicagoland and Edlong for an exclusive opportunity to network with their experts and get a crash course on Functional Sweet Brown profiles.

📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕰️ 5:30 - 8:00 PM Central
📍 College of Dupage Culinary & Hospitality Center, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
🎓 Earn 2 CEUs
💲 RCA/CSIFT Members $25 | Non Members $35 | Students $15

Register today: https://buff.ly/QSXyTpE



Thank you Kalsec Inc. for supporting year-round RCA events.

👋 The Meet Your Chair series continues, highlighting the dedicated volunteers who support connection, collaboration, and innovation across RCA’s regional network. Today, meet Chef John Draz, your Chicagoland chair: https://buff.ly/SDkZdnf

No matter where you’re located, now is the perfect time to connect with your local RCA community. Visit your region’s page to learn about your leadership, explore upcoming events, and find opportunities to get involved: https://buff.ly/IfvCTNf

✨️ Your next valuable connection or learning opportunity could be just around the corner!