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Lecturer – FST104L Food Microbiology Laboratory

The Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a lecturer positions to teach FST104L – Food Microbiology Laboratory during the Spring 2018 Quarter. See http://foodscience.ucdavis.edu/ for course descriptions.

Slupsky wins Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award for 2023

Food Science and Technology

A big congratulations to Food Science and Technology / Department of Nutrition Professor Carolyn Slupsky, of the Nutritional Biology Graduate Group, who is one of the Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award Recipients for 2023!

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

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Xiran Li wins first place at IFT Grad Student Oral Competition!

Food Science and Technology

Graduate student Xiran Li, from Dr. Luxin Wang’s research lab, won first place at the IFT Division Graduate Student Oral Competition 2023 in Chicago. She presented at the Aquatic Food Division; her presentation was titled “Factors shaping microbial communities present on fish and fish products”. (You can read the abstract online.)

Congratulations, Xiran!

Unsafe Feeding Methods Spiked During Infant Formula Shortage

Food Science and Technology

Alarming Rate of Unsafe Practices Points to Need for Systemic Change in the U.S.

Nearly half of parents who relied on formula to feed their babies during the infant formula shortage last year resorted to potentially harmful feeding methods, according to a survey from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

James Seiber, Environmental Chemist and Philanthropist, Dies at 82

Food Science and Technology

Seiber spent more than two decades at UC Davis (was FST Chair from 2009-2011)

James “Jim” Seiber, a renowned environmental chemist whose work kickstarted research into the effects of air pollution and who spent decades at UC Davis dedicated to teaching, research and service, died earlier this month. He was 82.

Over the course of more than 25 years and during two different stints, Seiber mentored students, supported faculty, published hundreds of research papers, served as an associate dean and edited many scientific journals.

Nearly 70% of Private Label Avocado Oil Rancid or Mixed With Other Oils

Food Science and Technology

Quick Summary

Of 36 private labeled avocado oils, 31% were pure and 36% of advertised quality
Extremely low-priced avocado oils were more likely to be adulterated
Professional buyers can use common markers to choose authentic products for consumers

Avocado oil has become a popular choice for many people in recent years because of its heart-healthy benefits and versatility in cooking. However, not all avocado oil products on store shelves are created equal. Some products are labeled as “pure” avocado oil when they contain other oils or additives.

Lab-Grown Meat’s Carbon Footprint Potentially Worse Than Retail Beef

Food Science and Technology

Study Finds Scaling Up Production Using Existing Processes Highly Energy-Intensive

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Linda J. Harris awarded the William C. Frazier Memorial Lectureship in Food Microbiology

Food Science and Technology

Linda J. Harris was awarded the William C. Frazier Memorial Lectureship in Food Microbiology by the Food Research Institute in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The award was presented at the FRI's 2023 Spring Meeting on May 16, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin.

UC Davis Team is a U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Champion

Food Science and Technology

A UC Davis team composed of master’s degree students Mia Gaiero and Truc Pham, together with their mentors, Drs. Juliana de Moura Bell and Daniela Barile, participated in the in the U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize, which was hosted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO on April 14–16, 2023.