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Congratulations to Brianna Hughes and Anna Breard for placing first and second, respectively, in this year’s Graduate Expo in the Natural Sciences oral presentation competition.

Congratulations to Brianna Hughes and Anna Breard for placing first and second, respectively, in this year’s Graduate Expo in the Natural Sciences oral presentation competition. Brianna’s presentation was on “Shelf-life evaluation of high pressure processed abalone meat,” and Anna’s presentation was titled “Efficacy of peroxyacetic acid, lactic acid, chlorine dioxide and chlorine washes in removing […]

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25 students from the School of Food and Agriculture were recognized for outstanding achievements.

The University of Maine honored 261 student athletes on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at a Scholar Athlete Recognition Ceremony. The group, which included 25 students from the School of Food and Agriculture, was recognized for outstanding achievements in the classroom and in their sports. More information is available at: http://goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2014Scholar-Athletes.pdf.   Congratulations students! Your ability […]

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What consumers need to know about trans fat.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it is taking steps to further reduce artificial trans fat from processed food. University of Maine faculty member and Institute of Food Technologists President-Elect, Mary Ellen Camire, PhD, CFS explains what consumers need to know about trans fat.

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Drs.Therrien and Klimis-Zacas Offer Halloween Candy Advice

Drs.Therrien and Klimis-Zacas offer nutritional advice in a story today about Halloween candy. Both Klimis-Zacas and Therrien said that it is not what you eat but the amount and how often that counts. Candy isn’t the enemy, and nutritionists are trying to get away from the concept of good food and bad food — all food […]

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Irwin Quintela receives award!

Irwin Quintela, a MS graduate research assistant in the Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory led by Dr. Vivian Wu, received the following two awards at the recent Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) meeting. Z. John Oral (Food Microbiology Division): Graduate Student Research Paper Oral Competition (2nd Place), July 14, 2013  International Food Nanoscience Conference Poster Competition (Finalist, […]

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Hitchner Commercial Kitchen is Now Licensed!

As of July 18, 2013, the Hitchner Commercial Kitchen is licensed for production of non potentially hazardous foods! The Commercial Kitchen in Hitchner Hall at the University of Maine in Orono is now licensed for commercial production of jams, jellies, cakes, fruit pies, breads, rolls, and fruits and vegetables, and maple syrup products.  All food […]

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