Food Science & Technology

The science behind what we eat

Food science students learn the science and skills to make innovative food products that are not only filled with flavor and nutrition, but are also safe and contribute to the health of the global community.

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College Bowl Regional Winners

Please join us in congratulating our 2025 College Bowl team on winning the Southeastern Regional Competition!! We are so proud of these students, and can't wait to see how they do at the national competition this summer at IFT FIRST!

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International student turned CAES researcher advances impact in antimicrobial resistance | CAES Field Report

Posted by Devockius Tabron on Feb 28, 2025

International student turned CAES researcher advances impact in antimicrobial resistance

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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Food Science and Technology Archives | CAES Field Report

Posted by Brandon Ward on Jun 8, 2026

Strategic pivot helps JellyCoUSA co-founder earn Entrepreneur of the Year award

Food Science and Technology Archives | CAES Field Report

Posted by Maria Lameiras on May 20, 2026

The chemistry of taste: Researchers seek the chemical clues that make a tasty peanut

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Extension Food Science Workshops, Seminars and Training Courses