Tags
Results for: Food Science and Technology
-
Article Item
50 years of helping Virginia's seafood industry thrive , articleFrom food safety and aquaculture to market development and workforce training, the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center applies research to the challenges facing a $1.27 billion industry.
Date: Sep 24, 2026 - -
Article Item
Seed grants fuel new approaches to food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H evaluation , articleThree interdisciplinary Virginia Tech teams received $25,000 each through the Susan E. Duncan Innovation in Agriculture and Life Sciences Seed Grant program.
Date: Sep 10, 2026 - -
Article Item
New research rethinks plastic from the inside out , articleChanging the molecular architecture – rather than chemical ingredients – can create stronger, more flexible materials with potential for sustainable packaging.
Date: Sep 08, 2026 - -
Article Item
Matthew Taylor named head of Department of Food Science and Technology , articleTaylor brings to his new role nearly two decades of experience mentoring students and leading collaborative food safety research totaling more than $52 million in funding.
Date: Aug 03, 2026 - -
Article Item
Food science student finds a sweeter path to her Ph.D. , articleJulia Adornetto found her calling in the science of sensory evaluation, overcoming setbacks with the help of faculty mentors and scholarships.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
Article Item
Class of 2026: Seunghee Stella Yoon finds confidence in self-expression and food science research , articleInternational student Seunghee Stella Yoon found confidence and purpose at Virginia Tech through food science research focused on sustainability and food upcycling.
Date: May 08, 2026 - -
Article Item
Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging , articleThe work brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
Article Item
‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Melissa Wright talks about food ingredients, nutrition, and labels , articleWright shared insights related to food, food ingredients, and nutrition. She explained how people should interpret labels and the complexities of topics such as raw milk, protein, and color additives.
Date: Apr 13, 2026 - -
Article Item
Alum bottles innovation while growing a family legacy , articleEmily Hodson M.S. ’03 balances innovation, family legacy, and sustainability as the head winemaker at Veritas Winery and Vineyards in Charlottesville.
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
Article Item
Natural Easter egg dyes: Food safety expert explains what you need to know before coloring eggs , articleMelissa Wright gives tips on how to safely make your own natural Easter egg food dyes at home. She also gives tips for making sure your Easter eggs stay food safe.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
Article Item
‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Michael Schwarz talks about the Chesapeake Bay’s blue catfish problem , articleSchwarz talked about the rapid invasion of blue catfish in the bay, the ecological and economic impacts, and the promising potential to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
Article Item
Bioplastics research spurs international collaboration with Dongsung Chemical , articleBuilding on several years of research led by faculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the agreement establishes a framework to expand collaborative research in bioplastics and explore future pathways for commercialization.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
Article Item
Illuminate links Appalachia and Senegal through food safety education , articleThe program prepares Virginia Tech and Tennessee State University students for careers in Extension and agricultural education.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
Article Item
Holiday season story ideas: Travel, avoiding foodborne illnesses, budgeting, scams, and more , articleThe holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
Article Item
Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
Article Item
Spray-coated bioplastics offer scalable, sustainable alternative to plastic packaging , articleResearchers develop a proof-of-concept process to strengthen biodegradable paper coatings and reduce plastic waste.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
Article Item
Experts available: VA elections, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the Virginia elections on Nov. 4, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
Article Item
Beware homemade treats this Halloween, says food safety expert , articleVirginia Tech food safety expert urges families to avoid homemade Halloween treats due to allergen and contamination risks, recommending store-bought options for a safer holiday.
Date: Oct 24, 2025 - -
Article Item
Global Teaching Scholars fuel cross-border connections , articleFaculty leave the summer workshop at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland with fresh plans for study abroad, virtual exchanges, and global partnerships.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 - -
Article Item
Proof of concept grants to propel emerging research , articleTen proposals were selected for the 2025 round of funding from the LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures' program that supports faculty in advancing the life-changing potential of technology emerging from research.
Date: May 13, 2025 -
Page 1 of 7 | 132 Results