Department of Food Science
Food Science News
September 30, 2019
Schreyer Honors Scholar and microbiology major Cassidy Prince created a training program to help researchers and educators from Ethiopia detect and monitor foodborne pathogens.
September 6, 2019
Penn State tailgaters and students alike have new products to enjoy thanks to a partnership between the Penn State Berkey Creamery and the Penn State Meats Laboratory. The Creamery now carries five flavors of salami, five flavors of beef jerky and three flavors of meat snack sticks, all made at the Meats Lab.
September 3, 2019
Penn State’s newest online certificate combines the study of sensory and consumer science with statistics, with an eye toward preparing students to obtain, analyze and describe product and consumer insight; provide clear recommendations on optimizing the quality of products; and increase the market success of those products.
August 26, 2019
A family commitment to philanthropy, a career-long dedication to the food industry, and a deeply rooted connection to Penn State serve as inspiration for a newly created graduate fellowship in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
August 21, 2019
Pathogenic bacteria that stubbornly lurk in some apple-packing facilities may be sheltered and protected by harmless bacteria that are known for their ability to form biofilms, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest the discovery could lead to development of alternative foodborne-pathogen-control strategies.
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Upcoming Events
The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course
When:
November 11-14, 2019
Where: 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building
Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification Workshop - Pittsburgh, PA
When:
November 19-21, 2019
Where: Pittsburgh, PA
Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification Workshop, University Park, PA
When:
January 7-9, 2020
Where: University Park, PA
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Meat and Poultry Processors (HACCP)-University Park, PA
When:
January 21-23, 2020
Where: Universirty Park, PA