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UC Davis Led Startup Developing Novel Technology Aimed at Increasing the Consumption and Resulting Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber

Researchers from the University of California, Davis, are paving a path to commercialize a new technology that they hope will make dietary fiber easier to add into food and more acceptable to the consumer.

Chris Simmons Awarded UC Davis Academic Senate's Distinguished Teaching Award

Food Science and Technology

Please join us in congratulating FST Professor and Chair Christopher Simmons on earning the 2023 UC Davis Academic Senate's Distinguished Teaching Award for Graduate and Professional Training! The website description of the award is brief: "Presented to outstanding instructors who have greatly impacted their students."

UC Davis Study Demonstrates How Artificial Intelligence May Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

Researchers Develop Method for Rapid Bacteria Detection in Food

Artificial intelligence could be a valuable tool for the future of food safety. New research out of the University of California, Davis, finds that a technique using AI and optical imaging can quickly and accurately identify bacteria in food, making it a promising approach for preventing foodborne outbreaks and illnesses.

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.

Daniela Barile and Selina Wang co-author Chard grape upcycling study

Food Science and Technology

Chardonnay Marc: A ‘Trifecta’ of Health, Taste and Sustainability UC Davis research leads to development of food ingredient using winemaking byproduct

UC Davis researchers are providing more insight into how grape skins and seeds, which usually go to waste during the making of chardonnay wine, may be a valuable and healthful ingredient in new food products.

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.

Awards and Announcements

Viticulture and Enology

Luis Diaz-Garcia, Assistant Professor, has been named a CAMPOS Faculty Scholar for 2022-23. The Center for the Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives on Science (CAMPOS) was established in 2012 to expand the presence of women and underrepresented faculty in STEM at UC Davis. CAMPOS Faculty Scholars have a clearly articulated vision of how their work at UC Davis will contribute to the University’s mission of serving the needs of the diverse student population which closely reflects the population of the state of California.

Marco on Science Café, December 14th, 2022

Food Science and Technology

FST Professor Maria Marco will be featured on Science Café Wednesday, December 14th, in a conversation with Professor Jared Shaw titled "Eat Your Microbes! What are Fermented Foods and Why Do we Eat Them?" The event is at G Street Wunderbar, 228 G Street, downtown Davis at 5:30 pm.

FST 290 Seminar Series - November 28, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, November 28 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the last seminar in the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

Professor Luca Cocolin from the University of Torino, Italy will present, ”Microbiome in the food system: challenges and opportunities”.