BFTV Cluster News

Awards and Announcements

Katie Calhoun was recently elected to the Executive Leadership Board (ELB) of the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. Katie (pronounced “Kah-tee”), who has over 30 years of PR expertise, is president of Calhoun & Company Communications and has devoted her entire career to the wine and spirits industry.

FST 290 Spring Seminar Series - April 10, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The second in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, April 10th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm., in 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South.

Department Special Seminar, April 6, 2023

Food Science and Technology

UC Davis Food Science and Technology and the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health are pleased to announce that Vayu Maini Rekdal, Ph.D., Miller Institute Fellow, UC Berkeley, will be speaking on Thursday, April 6th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. You are invited to attend the seminar, “Harnessing Microbial Metabolism for Human Health, Flavor, and Sustainability” via Zoom (in-person registration is now full).

FST 290 Spring Seminar Series - April 3, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The first in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, April 3rd from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm., in 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South.

Dr. Pascal Schlich of INRAE, Dijon, France will present, "Temporal Intensity, Dominance, and Applicability of Sensations".

We welcome everyone in the Robert Mondavi Institute complex to join us in-person.

DiCaprio and Harris hold Better Process Control School 2023

Food Science and Technology

FST’s Erin DiCaprio and Linda J. Harris held the Better Process Control School (BPCS) February 14-17th, 2023 for a class of 75 industry (including small business) and regulatory personnel. Linda was the course coordinator from 2017 to 2022 (taking over from Diane Barrett in 2017); Erin is the current course coordinator.

Phaff Yeast Culture at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, Feb. 18th

Food Science and Technology

The Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is participating in the 11th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday February 18, 2023. The yeast displays and activities will be open from 10AM to 2 PM at the Robert Mondavi Institute Brewery, Winery and Food Processing facility. Come explore the exhibits about yeast, hear about the latest discoveries from the Phaff collection, and tour the teaching winery and brewery.

Remember food safety during an emergency

Food Science and Technology

In light of the recent storms we have had, and with more storms on the way, Food Science and Technology Cooperative Extension faculty Erin DiCaprio and Linda J. Harris would like to remind our colleagues, including those in the food industry (as well as the public at large) that we have information resources for food safety during emergencies highlighted on our UC Food Safety webpage.

Welcome to Larly Lee!

Viticulture and Enology

The Department is pleased to welcome Larly Lee as its new Program Coordinator for the Broadening Horizons program. Larly is a Chico State alumnus with a BA in Multicultural and Gender Studies and a MA in Social Science. He is passionate about serving underrepresented and underserved BIPOC communities. Previously, he worked as a K-12 Program Coordinator at the UC Davis School of Medicine, Office of Student and Resident Diversity. He also worked as a TRIO Advisor for the CSU Chico Educational Talent Search program.

Spice Containers Are Probably the Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen?

Food Science and Technology

Just in time for the holidays – a food safety reminder for all home cooks. FST’s Linda J. Harris, in a VeryWellHealth article by Stephanie Brown, “Spice Containers Are Probably the Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen” recommends making a habit of washing your hands, moving potentially-contaminated items directly to the dishwasher or sink, and cleaning and sanitizing the counters as you cook.

International barley research conference at UC Davis

Food Science and Technology

For three days in September, after a five year hiatus, the North American barley research communities gathered at UC Davis for the combined 23rd North American Barley Researchers Workshop and 43rd Barley Improvement Conference.

Yeast Strain from UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection Being Used to Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

A popular species of yeast that’s used to make beer, bread and wine is also contributing to the food industry in a different way – improving food safety. A yeast strain from the UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is being used commercially to remove a toxic compound from fried and baked foods.

Historical Artwork with Agricultural Motifs on Display at the Robert Mondavi Institute Complex

Food Science and Technology

Art and research intersect within the Department of Food Science and Technology

Peaches, grapes, tomatoes and olives – some of California’s specialty crops that have been the subject of numerous research projects at UC Davis are also a prominent feature in a colorful art display at the home of the Department of Food Science and Technology.

A large vinyl display was recently unveiled in the Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) complex. It was created using images of three historical batik cloth panels that depict California agricultural motifs.

Joe Williams featured in CAES Thought/Space video series episode 4

Food Science and Technology

There’s a buzz in the air when students are brewing a batch of beer at UC Davis’ state-of-the-art brewing facility, the Anheuser Busch InBev Brewery. Joe Williams, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Endowed Brewer, is featured in episode four of Thought/Space, a CA&ES video series about the special places that faculty, staff and students have found at UC Davis.

Department Seminar Series - April 20, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend the Food Science department seminar on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM PDT. You can attend in person in room 1207 RMI South, or virtually by Zoom.

Department Seminar Series - April 15, 2022 (Virtual Only)

Food Science and Technology

Due to some travel logistics our FST290 speaker this week will present a virtual Food Science department seminar on Friday April 15, 2022 at 1:10 PM. FST290 seminar (Virtual Only):

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