Department of Food Science
Food Science News
February 17, 2020
The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according to Penn State researchers, whose recent study may point to a potential health strategy for people.
February 4, 2020
Mindy Brashears, deputy undersecretary for food safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be the speaker at the Penn State Department of Food Science seminar at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building on the University Park campus.
January 23, 2020
The Penn State-Ingredion Plant-based Yogurt Alternative Short Course took place last fall and was deemed a success. During the two-day workshop, 31 attendees, hailing from 11 states and four countries, gained insight into the challenges of formulating plant-based yogurt alternatives, the breadth and functionality of plant proteins, and the nitty-gritty details of bringing a product to market.
January 21, 2020
A novel composite film — created by the bonding of an antimicrobial layer to conventional, clear polyethylene plastic typically used to vacuum-package foods such as meat and fish — could help to decrease foodborne illness outbreaks, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
December 20, 2019
Penn State Extension has developed curriculum materials for Plain Sect (Amish, Mennonite) growers to help them meet training requirements established in the federal Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.
Upcoming Seminars
Engaging with Consumers to Focus Food Science
February 27, 2020
Nutrition Research in the Food Industry
March 5, 2020
Upcoming Events
Food Defense Basics – Developing a Food Defense Plan for Your Operation - Glen Mills, PA
When:
March 9, 2020
Where: Glen Mills, PA
Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification Workshop - Glen Mills, PA
When:
March 10-12, 2020
Where: Glen Mills, PA
Better Process Control School
When:
March 16-19, 2020
Where: 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building
Traditional Italian Processed Meats Workshop
When:
March 16-18, 2020
Where: Penn State University, Meats Laboratory, University Park, PA