food science

WSU Consumer food safety specialist wins multiple food safety awards

Stephanie Smith’s research looks at how consumer food handling trends impact the general public. For her work, WSU’s Consumer Food Safety Specialist and assistant professor won first place from the Program Excellence Through Research Award from the Washington Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WEAFCS). “It’s always a thrill for your research to be […]

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WSU researchers join $9.8M project to study low-moisture food safety

Low-moisture foods, like cereals and flour, dried fruit and nuts, have been recalled repeatedly in the last few years, posing health risks to consumers and economic threats to businesses. Juming Tang Juming Tang, Regents Professor…

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New from Extension: Field grafting grapes, rules for micro food companies, community risk prevention, and resilience after wildfire

Extension scientists share new information that helps grape growers, cattle producers, health professionals and families, and small food companies.

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CAHNRS Talk Tuesday: Sullivan Nevada

Each week, we showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors, a student leadership organization that encourages students to pursue higher education and serves as a liaison between the college and the greater community. This week, we’re featuring Sullivan Nevada, a junior from Bristow, Virginia. What are you studying? I’m majoring in Food Science. Favorite Show/Movie: Bones Favorite Cougar Tradition: My favorite Cougar […]

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Dean, scientists share research and Extension supporting Northwest berry industry

CAHNRS Dean André-Denis Wright joined Washington State University scientists sharing the latest research supporting the Northwest’s berry industry, at the Washington Small Fruit Conference and Lynden Ag Show, Nov. 28 at Lynden, Wash. Presented in collaboration with the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, Washington Blueberry Commission, and Whatcom County Extension, the event highlighted the latest discoveries […]

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