INDUSTRYNEWS ADM chefs shape plant protein innovation Plant-based meat options have grown in retail and on menus over the past few years as consumers look for new ways to welcome health-forward choices into their lives. ADM's cutting-edge capabilities and comprehensive portfolio of ingredients enable its global network of chefs to create delicious, custom plantforward solutions consumers crave. Our culinary experts leverage ADM's innovative approach to extracting and elevating flavor, and supplement that with their own creative flair to bring the taste, texture and aroma of plant-based alternatives as close to real meat as possible. Drive your business to unexpected new heights by partnering with ADM's culinary team today. Learn more at adm.com/yourculinary. RCA celebrates month of giving November, the RCA's Month of Giving will allow members to build connections with fellow members and demonstrate RCA's commitment to local communities. Giving back to the community comes naturally to those of us who are members of the RCA. Leading the charge as ambassadors from the New England RCA were Chef Joseph Ascoli, from Reiser Equipment Corp., and Cara Dennis from Ken's Foods. Here are just a couple of highlights: * The New England RCA chapter celebrated the 5th Annual Community Service Day at the Greater Boston Food bank. * The greater New York/ Philadelphia region collaborated with New York City Food Bank on a food drive. Learn more at culinology.org/monthofgiving, or follow #RCAMonthofGiving on Twitter. 36 | Culinology | DECEMBER 2021http://www.adm.com/yourculinary http://www.culinology.org/monthofgiving