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Linda J. Harris presents UGA's J. G. Woodroof Lecture for 2025

FST's Distinguished Professor of Cooperative Extension in Microbial Food Safety, Linda Harris, gave the prestigious 2025 J. G. Woodroof Lecture, which was part of the spring 2025 Provost’s Signature Lecture Series, at Department of Food Science and Technology at University of Athens, Georgia, on April 10th. (Event Flyer, PDF 2.2 MB)

Ask the Experts: What are ultra-processed foods and how do they impact our health?

Food Science and Technology

Three UC Davis experts answer your questions to provide insight based on research. Diet. Just the word alone can trigger an uneasy feeling and heated discussions with seemingly endless flavors of recommendations.

Selina Wang on cooking oils, for The Washington Post

Food Science and Technology

FST's Dr. Selina Wang is quoted extensively in a March 7, 2025 story in The Washington Post, "Which oil do you cook with? The answer can impact your health. Extra-virgin olive oil has the most scientific evidence for its health benefits. But avocado and high-oleic vegetable oils are also good for your health." (Paywall applies.)

New Center Expands Food Safety Training and Support for Growers

Food Science and Technology

Small and diverse farms are a vital part of California’s food system, but navigating food safety regulations can be challenging, especially for those with limited access to training and resources. To bridge this gap, UC Davis is leading an effort to establish the California Center for Food Safety, a new hub offering growers the education and support they need to meet food safety standards.

Maria Marco Among 65 Fellows Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology

Food Science and Technology

Washington, D.C. – February 14, 2025 – The American Academy of Microbiology (the Academy) has elected Maria Marco and 64 peers to the Class of 2025.

Food Tech Club News Fall 2024

Food Science and Technology

The Food Tech Club (FTC) is a student chapter of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Our goal is to help students find connections and passion in food research, industry, and beyond! In fall quarter, we had many great opportunities to share knowledge with each other, and to bond as a community. In November, we hosted a scallion pancake food demo, aimed to teach people how to cook unique cuisines!

A Sensory Experiment with Korean Street Food

Food Science and Technology

Researchers Study How Context Influences Perceptions of Unfamiliar Foods

In South Korea, a popular street food offers a unique twist on the corndog – featuring a hot dog or mozzarella cheese coated in thick, crispy batter, deep-fried and topped with pieces of French fries, ketchup and a sprinkle of sugar.

For Daniel Schoonbrood, a Ph.D. student studying food science at UC Davis, his first taste of this savory snack left a lasting impression.

What Is Processed Food? It Depends on Who You Ask

Food Science and Technology

Professor Charlotte Biltekoff's New Book Examines Tensions Between Americans and the Food Industry

In her new book, Real Food, Real Facts: Processed Food and the Politics of Knowledge, Charlotte Biltekoff explores friction between the U.S. public and food industry marketers when it comes to food processing.

Biltekoff, who has a joint appointment in the Department of Food Science and Technology and Department of American Studies at UC Davis, straddles these two worlds — the food industry and cultural studies.

2024 International Symposium on Science and Culture of Alcoholic Beverages honors Shoemaker contributions

Food Science and Technology

On November 4-5 local time, the "2024 International Symposium on Alcohol Science and Culture," co-hosted by Jiangnan University and the University of California, Davis, took place at UC Davis. Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of Jiangnan University, Professor Wei Chen, along with UC Davis Vice Provost of Global Affairs, Professor Joanna Regulska, attended the opening ceremony as conference co-chairs and delivered keynote speeches.

Food Waste Diss Track - Emma Vazquez

Food Science and Technology

UC Davis student Emma Vazquez created a “food waste diss track” to call out food waste and highlight solutions for a more sustainable future. The music video was part of a course she took on urban food and society.