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Hi Food Science Friends! I’m pen pals with a freshman high school agriculture student from Florida who is curious about what you all do within the science of food. If you could take a moment to write 1-2 sentences answering one of the following questions, I’ll send on your replies. 1. How did you know you wanted to study food science or a related field? 2. What foods do you mainly work with? 3. What types of equipment/machinery do you work with? Thank you in advance! :)

Today's Real Pork Scholar Seminar featured an excellent panel with Joe Proudman, Sarah Little, and JoDee Haala. They shared amazing strategies on communicating effectively, connecting with stakeholders, and building trust and credibility with consumers. Some key takeaways: 📘 Health-conscious and ethnically relevant food products can serve as a great entry point to reach new consumers. 📚 Truly understanding what consumers want to know is crucial - take the time to ask questions and gain insights into their needs and preferences. 💡 Effective communication requires blending science with personal experience and showing progress over time. The panelists candidly discussed the difficulties of communicating on behalf of the animal agriculture industry today. They emphasized the importance of clear communication, establishing credibility through transparency, and offering products/messaging that resonate with diverse consumer segments. I'm grateful for the wisdom and experience these industry leaders brought to the table. #RPTC #trustingpork #sciencebehindpork #scienceofraisingpigs #porkresearch #pigsandpeople #swineresearch #Realporkscholar

Introducing "Food for Thought," our latest series where we hear from food systems experts on the trending topics of their fields. 💡 In this edition, Ramya Ambikapathi explores the complexities of the food employment sector, particularly within informality. The individuals operating within this informal economy play a crucial role in the food supply chain, yet their contributions often go unrecognized and unsupported. How can we navigate these challenges and foster improvements in this vital sector? Watch to find out 🤔 Based at: Cornell Global Development & Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

REAL Talks explores diversity, equity, and inclusion in the food and agriculture system. Tune into this new episode for a discussion on historical barriers to equity and access to resources for producers of color. https://lnkd.in/eBFUDkew

>What is a food scientist? A food scientist is someone who studies the nature and quality of food, often researching new and innovative ways to improve nourishment for people and our planet. What does a food scientist do? Food scientists work across multiple areas in agriculture and food science. In many ways, they are the magicians behind our modern advancements in food production, from vertical farming to plant breeding, alternative proteins to microbiome-friendly beverages, conduct Research and development (R&D) to help produce safe food that is as nutritious, delicious and sustainable as possible. To get a true sense of the innovative work they do each day, several food scientists gave us snapshots into their worlds. Worth reading https://lnkd.in/dkgE5Sgb https://lnkd.in/dBeMEwjB #foodscience #foodscientist #foodresearchers #food_processors #quality_experts

Today, Nov 21st, is World Philosophy Day. So for my latest blog it’s appropriate I’m talking with philosopher Dr Julian Baggini about the seven pillars of a food system he believes are needed, drawing on a wide range of examples discussed in his book ‘How the World Eats: A Global Food Philosophy’. Despite the huge variations in diets, farming and food systems around the world he argues that holism, circularity, plurality, foodcentric, resourcefulness, compassionate and equitable must underlie a global philosophy of food. https://lnkd.in/eW3ZHc3A

Join the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Pentallect Inc. | Food Industry Consultants for a deep dive into the #Maine farmed #shellfish market trends and analysis in our upcoming webinar on May 23rd - don't miss out!

Who is The Real Pork Trust Consortium? We are a team of scientists from multiple universities striving to listen to and answer consumer questions about pork and pork production. Our team is focused on building trust so consumers can make informed decisions about the food they eat through cutting edge research, communicating research results so all can comprehend and increase their knowledge, and training a future workforce and pork industry prepared to partner with consumers to ensure a sustainable future for us all. #RPTC #trustingpork #sciencebehindpork #scienceofraisingpigs #porkresearch #pigsandpeople #swineresearch

Exciting Opportunity Alert! 📚 Are you passionate about microbiology and food security? We're thrilled to announce a call for book chapters for our upcoming project: "Microbial Aromas: Harnessing Volatiles for Postharvest Produce Protection for Enhanced Food Security." 🌱🍎 We want to hear from you if you're an expert in microbial ecology, food science, postharvest pathology and technology, or related fields! Share your insights, research, and innovations in harnessing microbial aromas to protect postharvest produce and enhance global food security. 🌍 Benefits of contributing: ✅ Showcase your expertise in a cutting-edge field ✅ Contribute to the advancement of food safety and security ✅ Connect with fellow researchers and professionals worldwide Are you interested in being a part of this transformative project? Submit your chapter proposal today! 📝 For more information and submission guidelines, refer to the leaflet attached. Let's work together to make a difference in food security through microbial aromas! 🌟 #MicrobialAromas #FoodSecurity #CallForChapters #ResearchOpportunity

University Food Science departments please listen up! Please have a look at this Request for Proposal for a multi-year project on the shell life of macadamia kernel!