Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science

Registration is open for the 2025 Wine Executive Program. Join us March 24-27 as industry experts and UC Davis faculty host the world's leading professional development experience for rising wine business professionals. Sessions are tailored to help leaders grow their businesses by expanding on such topics as finance, marketing, winemaking, strategy and more. Join the network of 1,000+ UC Davis Wine Executive Program alumni who continue to maintain strong relationships long after the program ends. Space is limited; register early to save your spot before it sells out! Early Bird Pricing Ends Jan. 31, 2025: https://bit.ly/4eVB06v Presented in partnership with the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. #UCDavisWine #Winemaking #WineBusiness

Three visionary chefs unite for Savor: Open Kitchens - Transforming Food Service through Community, Culture, and Ethical Leadership. We are honored to welcome Chef Santana Diaz, executive chef at UC Davis Health, and Chefs Norma Listman Sanchez and Saqib Keval, owners of Masala y Maiz in Mexico City (and who will be featured on Netflix's Chefs Table on November 27). In-person: $25 general, $15 student, includes hosted welcome reception. Virtual live broadcast via Zoom, free. In partnership with the UC Davis Library. https://lnkd.in/gmtfQinb

This is an amazing roundup of innovation & research in food & beverage across the UC Davis campus including mentions of the Robert Mondavi Institute, UC Davis Olive Center & so much more at the RMI!

Tasting opportunity!! Join the tomato consumer test on November 22. It takes 30-45 minutes, and you will receive a $20 gift card for your time. Please fill out the survey https://lnkd.in/gBr8zCre to get started. For more info contact Angus Lau at atylau@ucdavis.edu

We see frequent alerts and recalls around food safety. How can the food industry improve its practices to present fewer risks to consumers? On October 30 at noon, Luyao Ma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Food Sciences and Technology at Oregon State University, will share how she is using AI technologies to help. Her work leverages machine learning for real-time decision-making and optimization of food processes. Join the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS) on the UC Davis campus or virtually to learn how Dr. Ma uses sensing technology and Machine Learning to enhance food safety and security. Register: https://lnkd.in/gWZqQCnh

On October 22, we'll talk with Ed Matovcik, Vice President of Public Affairs for Constellation Brands, about today's temperance movement and its impact on public policy. Register: https://lnkd.in/gv2i9_Zt This is part of the Walt Klenz Lectureship Series on Wine Business.

Table Grape Consumer Study! Sign-up link: https://lnkd.in/gUPqrT4y They are looking for consumers (ages 18-55) who are interested in tasting table grapes. Participants will receive a $10 gift card in exchange for a 30-minute to 1-hour session. Sessions will be held between 10 am and 4 pm on Thursday 10/3, Friday 10/4, and Monday 10/7. Robert Mondavi Institute, Sensory Building, 392 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616. For more information, please contact: Katie Routt, caroutt@ucdavis.edu

TASTE tickets are on sale now! Join us on October 12 for an evening of wine, food, beer, music, and more. Tickets will sell out, so act fast. https://lnkd.in/gbrz5Bbb

There are two more consumer tests that are looking for participants! They take place at the Robert Mondavi Institute, Sensory Building on the UC Davis campus. Cucumbers Thursday, August 29, 10am-5pm Ages 18-55 https://lnkd.in/gy6E-49t Tomatoes Friday, August 30, 10am-5pm Ages 18-55 https://lnkd.in/gZ-HtHUJ

Be part of sensory science at UC Davis by tasting grapes! Looking for consumers ages 18-55. 1-hour timeslot on August 21, 22. 23 from 10 am to 4 pm. You can attend each day! Survey sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/gmxHhzia Testing will be at the Robert Mondavi Institute on the UC Davis Campus. #SensoryScience #FoodScience #RobertMondaviInstitute #UCDavis Image description: Bunches of red, black and green grapes on a wood cutting board and cloth napkin. location pin with "RMI Sensory" and text "Table Grape Consumer Test"