Culinary & Scientific Solutions for Food Innovation

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Culinary & Scientific Solutions for Food Innovation

Culinary & Scientific Solutions for Food Innovation

Joint NYIFT & RCA Dinner Meeting with Culinary Demo, Panel Discussion, & Dinner

Thursday, November 19 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

This unique program begins with a culinary demonstration that breaks down why today’s biggest health driven trends — high protein, added fiber, and nutrient dense formulations—pose real product development challenges, and how chefs and food scientists can solve them together. The culinary demonstration will be followed by an interactive panel discussion that deepens the conversation with practical cross functional insights before attendees conclude the evening with dinner, making the event both educational and collaborative. (This event offers 2 CEU credits for RCA members.)

Presenters

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Chef’s Demo

  • Noah Whitmore – Senior Culinologist at Ingredion
  • Dr. Annika Madler – Associate, Protein Fortification Team at Ingredion
  • Christopher Zhang – Rutgers Food Science

Panel Discussion

Chef Panelists
  • Ari Schaffel – R&D professional in CPG product development
  • Connor Thompson – Ingredion
Food Scientist Panelists
  • Tiffany Sepanski – Principal Scientist and Global Flour & Grains Subject Matter Expert at Mondelēz International
  • Matthew Katz – Food Scientist, Beverage Applications at ADM
  • Dr. Marc A. Meyers – Managing Principal at Meyers Consulting, LLC

NYIFT Event in Partnership with RCA

Location

(If you’re having trouble, try using “225 Morristown Road” in your maps)

Grain House (Hunt Room)

Grain House – 225 Route 202
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 United States + Google Map
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Schedule

Chef’s Demo starts promptly at 5 PM, be sure to arrive on time!
Networking4:30 – 5:00 PM
Culinary Demonstration5:00 – 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion6:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner7:00 – 8:00 PM

Fees

Limit of 80 attendees Registration full? Contact us to get waitlisted.
Members (IFT or RCA)$55
Students / Unemployed / Emeritus / Executive Board$30
Non-Members / Walkins$60

Menu

Cash Bar
SaladLocal Farm Fresh Seasonal Fruit Caprese Salad with Burrata cheese & crostini
Entrée (choice of)Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon: Basil, grapefruit, beurre blanc
“Goffle Farm” Chicken Scallopini: Sundried tomato, artichoke, chardonnay sauce
Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry: Julienne Garden vegetables, ginger
Dessert & CoffeeKey Lime Curd with Strawberries, Meringue Kisses