Extension/Outreach | BFTV Cluster News

Homemade nut-based dairy analogs raise questions about bacterial risks

Trio of Journal Articles Highlights Consumer Knowledge Gaps in Safe Preparation Methods. Many consumers know the food safety risks of dairy products, eggs and raw meat. But they are less likely to understand the risks associated with dry goods, including tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts and pistachios

UC Davis Food Science Faculty Panel at Natural Products Expo West - March 12, 2024

Food Science and Technology

For those of you going to Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, CA, four UC Davis Food Science and Technology faculty members (Drs. Alyson Mitchell, Jean-Xavier Guinard, Nitin Nitin, and Luxin Wang) will be speaking at a panel on Tuesday, March 12th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PDT.

Winter 2024 Extension Summary

Viticulture and Enology

We hope that harvest finished smoothly for everyone and wish all a happy and healthy new year! During the fall, the extension team hosted two programs: On the Road in Alameda County and a UC Davis Grape Day. On November 9, 2023, we hosted the On the Road program in Livermore at the UC Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC).

Influencer Bootcamp

Viticulture and Enology

On July 27th and 28th, the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis hosted its second Influencer Bootcamp. The purpose of the influencer bootcamp is to bring people who have an interest in wine together at UC Davis for an immersion into both the technical and production aspects of grape growing and winemaking. To grow our brand (and get more influencers, consumers, and potential students interested in what we do), we ask the influencers to post about the bootcamp on social media through photos, videos, blog posts, podcasts and more.

Forum - Farm to Kitchen - Making Foods Safe

Food Science and Technology

Thu, Oct 12, 2023 @ 5:30pm - 6:45pm Remote via Zoom. Every delicious jar of pickles you’ve eaten has made it safely from the farm to your kitchen table, thanks to food safety measures. Whether you’re a small cottage producer, a large industrial operation, or a home cook, everyone should be careful to avoid contamination that can lead to illness.

"Grape vs. Grain" event at Sudwerk Brewing Co., September 6, 2023

Food Science and Technology

On September 6th, 2023, Sudwerk Brewing Co. will host a "Grape vs. Grain" event. David Block, Professor and Chair, UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology, and Charlie Bamforth, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology, will have a healthy debate about the two beverages.

New Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute Announced

Food Science and Technology

Professor Edward Spang Takes Helm of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science

From UC Davis News and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

FST at IAFP and IFT FIRST, July 16-19, 2023

Food Science and Technology

Several of our Food Science and Technology faculty and graduate students will be participating at the upcoming In-Person IAFP Annual Meeting 2023, to be held July 16-19th, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Spring 2023 Extension Summary

Viticulture and Enology

The UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Extension Team has been quite active since January. We hosted a booth in the exhibit hall at the Unified Symposium in Sacramento (January 25 and 26, 2023) and a reception at the Hyatt for alumni, students, faculty, and friends on the Wednesday evening of the Unified Symposium in Sacramento (January 25, 2023). It was so great to visit with everyone that stopped by the booth or attended the reception!

FST students win Iron Brew 2023

Food Science and Technology

Congratulations to the 2023 Iron Brew winners! Each year, the students in the practical malting and brewing course at UC Davis formulate a recipe and compete for the Iron Brew title. The winning team includes Food Science and Technology students Sarah Jane Suriano, Asuka Okamoto, Yoon Jung Choi and Zachary Alan Carling. Their English porter was scaled up with the help of Sudwerk Brewing Company and will be released at the Gunrock Pub on campus June 8, and at Sudwerk on June 9.