Culinology is the blending of culinary arts and the science of food. The discipline consists of chefs and food scientists working in research and development (its primary focus), food manufacturing, chain restaurants, hotels, ingredient supply houses, consulting, and academia. It includes other food professionals in sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and the media. The professional organization of the discipline is the Research Chefs Association . The group was formed in 1996 by a group of food professionals with a common interest in the challenges facing the profession. It has become the premier source of culinary and technical information for the food industry.<br>Join the leader in science, technology, and management. Students majoring within the Department of Food Science and Nutrition are prepared for a wide range of professions in the food industry - the largest single industry in the United States. California State University, Fresno is centered in the greatest food production and processing area in the world.<br>Some of the largest and best dairy and food companies cooperate with the university to provide students with a view of commercial realities in this industry. There is strong demand for dietitians and nutritionists by the health care and food service industries.