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Instant Golden Milk
Nestled among cappuccinos and traditional espresso lattes, a unique, golden-hued beverage has grown increasingly popular on cafe menus over the past several years. Advertised as a caffeine-free, healthy coffee alternative, “golden” turmeric milk is a take on haldi doodh — a traditional Indian beverage often used as an at-home cold remedy. Now researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have developed a new method to make a plant-based, instant version of the beverage.
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Honoring Dr. Huang
We recently had the honor of honoring Dr. Yaowen Huang and his family with a new scholarship fund in his name: The Dr. Yaowen Huang Family Food Science and Technology Graduate Fellowship Fund. This fund will provide support for graduate students in the Department of Food Science and Technology, continuing the impact that Dr. Huang has had on this department and its students.

Online Master of Food Technology

The fully online, non-thesis Master of Food Technology degree provides working professionals the opportunity to learn from food industry experts and top food science and technology researchers. Learn more at the program website:

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In developing markets where making staple foods is a daily task and warmer climates where food spoilage is common, foods that have more longevity and are easily preserved can enhance economic opportunities by reducing food preparation tasks and lower environmental impact. CAES News
CAES researchers look to reduce food waste by extending shelf life 12/16/24 Lillian Sosbee
“Use by,” “Sell by” and “Best by” dates on food packaging can be helpful indicators of how long a consumer can store a food item before eating, but often these dates lead to high quantities of wasted food. About one-fifth of food produced for human consumption is discarded before it can be eaten, equating to 1 billion meals a day and contributing to global food insecurity.
A bubbling pot unveils the creation of a fish broth infused with succulent shrimp. CAES News
UGA Extension experts search for safe seafood broth recipe 12/10/24 Cal Powell
Safe recipes for canning chicken and other meat stocks are plentiful, but when it comes to seafood, the options are limited. Currently there are no research-based, validated recipes for safely canning seafood broth at home, only recipes developed for taste and flavor. A team of University of Georgia scientists are conducting an exploratory study they hope will lead to validated seafood broth recipes for home canners.
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Upcoming Food Science Events

The Preventive Controls Rule requires that each facility have Preventive Control Qualified Individuals for the development and implementation of Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Foods. This course provides the required training. The curriculum is designed for food industry professionals with responsibility for the development and implementation of a food safety plan. Attendees who complete the course will be recognized as Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). This course was developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, a broad-based public-private alliance created by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) in cooperation with the Association of Food and Drug Officials. This training will take place in Athens,Georgia, at the UGA Food Science Building (100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602).The dates are March 4-6th (10 AM - 5 PM on Day 1; and 8 AM - 5 PM on Day 2 & Day 3). Lunch will be provided.Registration closes on February 25th at 4:00 pm. Cancellation Policy: For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu. Cancellations made a week or less before the event will not be refunded. Cancellations made prior to a week before the workshop will be issued a full refund. All workshops and courses are subject to cancellation by Food Science and Technology Extension. In this case, full refunds will be issued to all who have paid registration fees. Neither The University of Georgia nor Food Science and Technology Extension are required to reimburse any expenses made by the attendee prior to cancellation except for the registration fee.
Mar 04
03/04 10:00AM - 03/06 5:00PM Preventive Controls Workshop Food Science, ATHENS, GA
Since 2007, Flavor of Georgia has launched new products into success and garnered more publicity and sales for products already in the market. From rural farmers to urban businesses, successful and talented food artisans have emerged from all over Georgia to create delicacies from the abundant agricultural products our state has to offer. Over 1,800 products have entered the contest since it began.
Apr 17
4:00PM - 6:00PM 2025 Flavor of Georgia Reception The Classic Center, Athens, GA
This program has been designed to meet the USDA’s training requirements and is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance, whose goal is to provide standardized training for the meat and poultry industries in HACCP principles. The course curriculum was developed by the American Meat Science Association to help processors understand, develop and apply Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles in their production operations. This 2.5-day program combines a unique level of lectures and work group discussions from a broad based faculty of meat and poultry scientists, HACCP experts, and authorities from academia. Interspred between the lectures are hands-on break-out groups and exercises geared to the meat industry in efforts for the attendee gain a more in-depth knowledge of developing and monitoring a HACCP food safety plan, sanitation, etc. June 3-5, 2025 (8:30 am - 5 pm on the 3rd and 4th / 8:30 am - 12 pm on the 5th)Registration closes on May 27th or when capacity is met Cancellation Policy: For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu. Cancellations made a week or less before the event will not be refunded. Cancellations made prior to a week before the workshop will be issued a full refund. All workshops and courses are subject to cancellation by Food Science and Technology Extension. In this case, full refunds will be issued to all who have paid registration fees. Neither The University of Georgia nor Food Science and Technology Extension are required to reimburse any expenses made by the attendee prior to cancellation except for the registration fee.
Jun 03
06/03 8:30AM - 06/05 12:00PM Meat & Poultry HACCP Food Science, ATHENS, GA
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Extension Food Science Workshops, Seminars and Training Courses