Food Science News

Is it Safe to Spin-dry Leafy Greens in a Washing Machine? UMass Food Scientists Research This Practice

June 9, 2020

It probably comes as a surprise to consumers, but many New England small farms dry their tasty fresh vegetables in your average, ordinary washing machine. But is it safe? Food science researchers at the University of Massachusetts plan to find out.

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Girls Inc. Food Science Program was a Great Success!

July 16, 2018

The UMass Food Science Extension Program, UMass Dining, and Girls Inc. teamed up to investigate the scientific properties of baking bread in a fun, 2-day event at UMass Amherst.

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Food Science PhD Students win 1st-place for the USDA Smart Snacks Competition by IFT

July 18, 2018

Food Science PhD students, Amadeus Driando Ahnan & Mitchell Culler, won 1st place in the USDA Smart Snacks for Kids Product Development Competition by IFT.

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Food Science Extension Program Receives USDA FSOP Grant

The UMass Food Science Extension Program has recieved a 3-year USDA-NIFA grant for Food Safety Management Training for small emerging food businesses.

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Judges Accept All Four Student Flavors for UMass Amherst Seasonal Ice Cream

May 1, 2017

UMass Food Science students designed new ice cream flavors for the local dairy producer, Maple Valley Creamery. The full story is found here.

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UMass Food Science: 2 Fellowship Positions Available Fall 2017!

January 26, 2017

USDA National Needs Masters & Doctoral Fellowships available for Fall 2017! Positions available: - 1 Masters Degree, Food Science with a focus in produce safety - 1 PhD Degree, Food Science with a focus in photodynamic processing for produce

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New Food Safety Initiative: Northeast Regional Center

March 9, 2016

UMass is a collaborating partner to establish a Northeast Regional Center for Food Safety, Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance.

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UMass Food Science is Awarded NIFA Fellowship for Produce Safety

July 17, 2015

UMass recently was awarded a USDA NIFA grant titled, "Improving Produce Safety through Graduate Education to Integrate Research and Industrial Practice".

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Food Science Supports 4H Summer of Science

June 30, 2015

UMass Food Science students helped to teach 4H Summer of Science campers about the science of food using the UMass Pilot Plant in Chenoweth Laboratory. Read full story »
Food Science Extension Hosts Emulsion Short Course

May 20, 2015

The Umass Food Science Department hosted a Food Emulsions Short Course in the Campus Center in May for over 65 particpants.

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