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Andrew Cotter researching coffee aroma of various types of coffee.

Wake up and smell the coffee: Research shows freezing beans can preserve aroma

1/15/19

As a food science major in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, Andrew Cotter conducted research on the storage of coffee beans. He showed that storing roasted coffee beans in the freezer — a popular preservation method — can help preserve the aroma of certain varieties of beans.

A 'bran' new way to preserve healthy food with natural ingredients

1/3/19

A natural antioxidant found in grain bran could preserve food longer and replace synthetic antioxidants currently used by the food industry, according to researchers at Penn State.

Penn State Berkey Creamery intern plays important role in product development

12/19/18

Abigail Rule, a senior majoring in food science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has gotten the inside scoop on product development, thanks to an internship with Penn State's Berkey Creamery.

Biodegradable, edible film kills pathogens on seafood

12/17/18

A biodegradable, edible film made with plant starch and antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood, according to a group of international researchers.

Livestock producers, consumers may be affected by cell-cultured meat regulations

12/11/18

According to a team of Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences livestock experts and food scientists focused on cellular agriculture, the progress of this technology requires thorough evaluation and discussion to address the multitude of questions surrounding it.

Farmers market vendors need training to improve food-safety practices

11/1/18

Many vendors at farmers markets take inadequate precautions to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, and they should be trained to reduce food-safety risks, according to Penn State researchers who completed the final phase of an innovative five-year study.

College of Agricultural Sciences selected as host site for Mandela Fellows

10/25/18

Boubou Sangho and Gladys Freeman, recipients of the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, spent six weeks of professional development at Penn State's University Park campus in August and September.

Internship at McCormick & Co. 'spices up' student's experience

10/10/18

Maya Alcalá, a student in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, is on her way to becoming a seasoned professional thanks to a summer internship with McCormick & Co.

Chewing gum may be effective for delivering vitamins

10/9/18

Nearly 15 percent of all chewing gum varieties sold promise to provide health-enhancing supplements to users, so Penn State researchers studied whether two vitamin-supplemented products were effective at delivering vitamins to the body. Their results validate the concept of gum as an effective delivery system for at least some vitamins.

College of Agricultural Sciences names Harbaugh Faculty Scholars

8/30/18

Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has awarded funding to three individuals and two teams to support the development of innovative curricula under the college's Harbaugh Faculty Scholars program.

Extension dairy specialist honored by international guild for cheese activism

8/21/18

Kerry Kaylegian, assistant research professor of dairy foods and extension specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, was inducted into the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers New World Chapter on July 28 in a ceremony held in association with the American Cheese Society's annual meeting in Pittsburgh.

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Wake up and smell the coffee: Research shows freezing beans can preserve aroma

A 'bran' new way to preserve healthy food with natural ingredients

Penn State Berkey Creamery intern plays important role in product development

Biodegradable, edible film kills pathogens on seafood

Livestock producers, consumers may be affected by cell-cultured meat regulations

Farmers market vendors need training to improve food-safety practices

College of Agricultural Sciences selected as host site for Mandela Fellows

Internship at McCormick & Co. 'spices up' student's experience

Chewing gum may be effective for delivering vitamins

College of Agricultural Sciences names Harbaugh Faculty Scholars

Extension dairy specialist honored by international guild for cheese activism

College of Agricultural Sciences students awarded NIFA fellowships

Ag Sciences faculty members honored for teaching, innovation with Bixler award

Back to the future: Low-tech food-safety training still best for some audiences

Unique food-microbiology workshop offered to select visiting students

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