UC Davis Food Science & Technology
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UC Davis Department of Food Science & Technology
Congratulations to Dr. David Mills for winning the 2026 ISAPP Sanders Award for advancing Biotic Science!
Mills wins 2026 ISAPP Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of the winner of the 2026 Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Scie...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Congratulations to Dr. David Mills for winning the 2026 ISAPP Sanders Award for advancing Biotic Science!
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...for the first time, all three UC Davis brewing professors stood side by side in the new brewery to celebrate a program that has shaped the modern beer world. Article by Kaylianne Jordan, student writer for the RMI.
...for the first time, all three UC Davis brewing professors stood side by side in the new brewery to celebrate a program that has shaped the modern beer world. Article by Kaylianne Jordan, student writer for the RMI.
A Historic Reunion Honors Michael Lewis and the Legacy of UC Davis Brewing
On a crisp autumn morning in Davis, the scent of malt and hops drifted through the Anheuser-Busch InBev Pilot Brewery. Among the gleaming stainless steel, for the first time, all three UC Davis brewin...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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...for the first time, all three UC Davis brewing professors stood side by side in the new brewery to celebrate a program that has shaped the modern beer world. Article by Kaylianne Jordan, student writer for the RMI.
...for the first time, all three UC Davis brewing professors stood side by side in the new brewery to celebrate a program that has shaped the modern beer world. Article by Kaylianne Jordan, student writer for the RMI.
Sharing an article from Comstock's magazine on the UC Davis Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation, expected to be completed next year.
New UC Davis Research Center Will Help Central Valley Provide Food Sustainably
The Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation will explore the future of food This story is part of our December 2025 issue.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Sharing an article from Comstock's magazine on the UC Davis Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation, expected to be completed next year.
A nice profile of the Shoemakers, two faculty emerita who continue to be involved with our department and their community:
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Sharon and Charlie Shoemaker featured in local Davis publication
Sharon Shoemaker, academic administrator emeritus who retired in 2019, is featured in the November 2025 issue of "Davis Living Magazine". The article, by Pam Thompson, is titled, "Family, Science, and...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A nice profile of the Shoemakers, two faculty emerita who continue to be involved with our department and their community:
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A great story of tribal aquaculture, featuring the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of Stewarts Point Rancheria, abalone and grape pomace, from the California Sea Grant Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.
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Reviving an Ancient Bond, with Grape Leftovers
Once, red abalone crowded the Northern California coast so thickly that, at some stretches, wading into the water almost invariably meant stubbing your toe against their soup bowl-sized shells. So the...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A great story of tribal aquaculture, featuring the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of Stewarts Point Rancheria, abalone and grape pomace, from the California Sea Grant Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.
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Congrats to David A. Mills for eight years in a row on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researcher Award list for 2025 - his eighth year in a row on the list!
David Mills on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researcher Award List for 2025
Congratulations to FST's Dr.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Congrats to David A. Mills for eight years in a row on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researcher Award list for 2025 - his eighth year in a row on the list!
Associate Professor Ned Spang shares his thoughts on food waste: "Turning Food Scraps into Opportunities"
Turning Food Scraps into Opportunities
UC Davis researchers have created an online tool to track food scraps and turn them into useful products.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Associate Professor Ned Spang shares his thoughts on food waste: "Turning Food Scraps into Opportunities"
Recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez shares her personal journey to the Food Science major: "Floundering to Food Science". Great job, Gwen!
Floundering to Food Science - My Journey and Advice for Undecided Majors
Back in high school, I had no doubt that college was the next step. However, the pressure of choosing a major was colossal! It felt like choosing the rest of my life when asked to select a major. I kn...
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October 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez shares her personal journey to the Food Science major: "Floundering to Food Science". Great job, Gwen!
A nice overview of the history of the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology, written by recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez. Thank you, Gwen!
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The Evolution of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis
The food science and technology major offered at UC Davis is a well-rounded mix of theory and practice, with a hands-on learning approach being both effective and expected at California’s No.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A nice overview of the history of the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology, written by recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez. Thank you, Gwen!
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Glen Fox, endowed professor of malting and brewing sciences at UC Davis, is quoted in a Sacramento Bee article published on August 2, 2025 titled, "Are evolving tastes and high costs killing Sacramento breweries? Experts weigh in". The article reports the closure of local breweries Track 7 & Device.
Glen Fox weighs in on Sacramento brewery closures
Glen Fox, endowed professor of malting and brewing sciences at UC Davis, is quoted in a Sacramento Bee article published on August 2, 2025 titled, "Are evolving tastes and high costs killing Sacrament...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Glen Fox, endowed professor of malting and brewing sciences at UC Davis, is quoted in a Sacramento Bee article published on August 2, 2025 titled, "Are evolving tastes and high costs killing Sacramento breweries? Experts weigh in". The article reports the closure of local breweries Track 7 & Device.
What's the UC Davis Food Tech Club?
Recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez writes, "Whether you are a future food scientist or a regular foodie, the Food Tech Club at UC Davis is a great opportunity for students to grow and connect with others.
Recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez writes, "Whether you are a future food scientist or a regular foodie, the Food Tech Club at UC Davis is a great opportunity for students to grow and connect with others.
UC Davis Food Tech Club Students Find Connections and Opportunities
Whether you are a future food scientist or a regular foodie, the Food Tech Club at UC Davis is a great opportunity for students to grow and connect with others. For over 50 years, the Food Tech Club h...
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August 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What's the UC Davis Food Tech Club?
Recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez writes, "Whether you are a future food scientist or a regular foodie, the Food Tech Club at UC Davis is a great opportunity for students to grow and connect with others.
Recent FST grad Gwen Gonzalez writes, "Whether you are a future food scientist or a regular foodie, the Food Tech Club at UC Davis is a great opportunity for students to grow and connect with others.
Congratulations to FST's Linda J. Harris, distinguished professor of cooperative extension, who received an International Association for Food Protection Honorary Life Membership Award at the IAFP Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio last week!
Harris receives IAFP Honorary Life Membership Award
Congratulations to FST's Linda J. Harris, distinguished professor of cooperative extension, who received an International Association for Food Protection Honorary Life Membership Award at the IAFP Ann...
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August 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Congratulations to FST's Linda J. Harris, distinguished professor of cooperative extension, who received an International Association for Food Protection Honorary Life Membership Award at the IAFP Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio last week!
A big congratulations to Yoonbin Kim, postdoctoral candidate in Dr. Nitin's lab, for taking 3rd place for his poster presentation in the IAFP's 2025 J. Mac Goepfert Developing Scientists Award!
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Yoonbin Kim wins IAFP's J. Mac Goepfert Developing Scientists Poster Award
A big congratulations to Yoonbin Kim, postdoctoral candidate in Dr. Nitin's lab, for taking 3rd place in the International Association for Food Protection's 2025 J. Mac Goepfert Developing Scientists ...
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August 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
A big congratulations to Yoonbin Kim, postdoctoral candidate in Dr. Nitin's lab, for taking 3rd place for his poster presentation in the IAFP's 2025 J. Mac Goepfert Developing Scientists Award!
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news.bftv.ucdavis.edu/bftv-cluster... Interesting new eco-friendly soap made from yeasts!
UC Davis Yeast Discovery Paves the Way for New Eco-friendly Cleaning Products
Over a decade ago, researchers at UC Davis noticed something unusual while studying yeast: tiny oil droplets sinking to the bottom of a flask. The strain of yeast was producing a natural compound with...
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July 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
news.bftv.ucdavis.edu/bftv-cluster... Interesting new eco-friendly soap made from yeasts!
Sharing info about our joint UCCE-FST Cooperative Extension farm food safety trainings for small-scale produce farms. Most are remote via Zoom, some are in-person. They're offered twice a month into 2026.
UC Small Farms Food Safety Team Offers Bimonthly Produce Safety Workshops
Are you looking for food safety training opportunities for your small-scale produce farm? If so, the UC ANR Small Farms Food Safety team is here to help.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Sharing info about our joint UCCE-FST Cooperative Extension farm food safety trainings for small-scale produce farms. Most are remote via Zoom, some are in-person. They're offered twice a month into 2026.
The Food Tech Club (FTC) at UC Davis is starting a Food Tech Club Alumni Network. We are currently looking to find alumni who would be willing to serve as network leaders as we first build this network.
New! Food Tech Club Alumni Network Interest Form
The Food Tech Club (FTC) at UC Davis is starting a Food Tech Club Alumni Network. We are currently looking to find alumni who would be willing to serve as network leaders as we first build this networ...
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May 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Food Tech Club (FTC) at UC Davis is starting a Food Tech Club Alumni Network. We are currently looking to find alumni who would be willing to serve as network leaders as we first build this network.
You can make white rice and pasta more nutritious - here's how! FST's Maria Marco adds to the conversation about the secret superfood in "naughty" carbs in this story from NPR's Morning Edition.
Maria Marco on NPR's Morning Edition - Secret superfood in white rice and pasta
Can you change "bad" carbs into "good" ones? In this very interesting story featuring FST's Maria Marco, "There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it", from NPR's Morni...
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May 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
You can make white rice and pasta more nutritious - here's how! FST's Maria Marco adds to the conversation about the secret superfood in "naughty" carbs in this story from NPR's Morning Edition.
"Extension and outreach can take many forms. Given the prevalence of misinformation on social media today, I appreciate the opportunity to appear on the podcast of celebrity chef Dave Chang, where I can use his platform to amplify scientific facts."
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Selina Wang talks oils on The Dave Chang Show podcast
FST's Selina Wang is the guest on today's The Dave Chang Show podcast, where she, Dave, and host Chris Ying discuss the hot topic of seed oils and other cooking oils - what is healthy and why? Dave sh...
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April 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Extension and outreach can take many forms. Given the prevalence of misinformation on social media today, I appreciate the opportunity to appear on the podcast of celebrity chef Dave Chang, where I can use his platform to amplify scientific facts."
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What is processed food? Is it all bad? Our experts weigh in on the debate behind how processed foods could affect health.
What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Food
Scientists explain the difference between whole, processed and ultra-processed foods. Learn how they could affect our health and how the food industry can improve.
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April 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What is processed food? Is it all bad? Our experts weigh in on the debate behind how processed foods could affect health.
A big congratulations to Dr. Kasey Schalich, currently a postdoctoral researcher in David A. Mills' lab in the Department of Food Science and Technology, who has won the Global Prebiotic Association's Young Researcher Award for Fundamental/Primary Research.
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Kasey Schalich wins GPA Young Researcher Award for Fundamental/Primary Research
A big congratulations to Dr. Kasey Schalich, currently a postdoctoral researcher in David Mills' lab in the Department of Food Science and Technology, who has won the Global Prebiotic Association's Yo...
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April 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A big congratulations to Dr. Kasey Schalich, currently a postdoctoral researcher in David A. Mills' lab in the Department of Food Science and Technology, who has won the Global Prebiotic Association's Young Researcher Award for Fundamental/Primary Research.
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A big round of applause for FST's Linda J. Harris, 2025 Woodroof Lecturer, titled, “Nuts! How a foodborne outbreak serendipitously shaped a career". 🥜 🌰
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 L...
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April 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A big round of applause for FST's Linda J. Harris, 2025 Woodroof Lecturer, titled, “Nuts! How a foodborne outbreak serendipitously shaped a career". 🥜 🌰
Sharing our college's story on Dr. Maria Marco's work on sauerkraut and gut health 🫙 @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social
The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
A new UC Davis study suggests that sauerkraut could help protect your gut, an essential part of overall health.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sharing our college's story on Dr. Maria Marco's work on sauerkraut and gut health 🫙 @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social
Support the Barrett and Buhlert Memorial Food Science Award! 🍎#ucdavisgiveday
Support the Barrett and Buhlert Memorial Food Science Award! UC Davis Give Day, April 11-12, 2025
The Food Science and Technology Department is leading the way in sustainable food solutions, eliminating food loss and providing food security. Your #UCDavisGiveDay gift fuels groundbreaking research,...
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April 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Support the Barrett and Buhlert Memorial Food Science Award! 🍎#ucdavisgiveday
Support The Sensory Hub! UC Davis Give Day, April 11-12, 2025
Support The Sensory Hub! UC Davis Give Day, April 11-12, 2025
The Food Science and Technology Department is leading the way in sustainable food solutions, eliminating food loss and providing food security. Your #UCDavisGiveDay gift fuels groundbreaking research,...
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April 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Support The Sensory Hub! UC Davis Give Day, April 11-12, 2025