UGA Extension Food Science and Technology
We support the food industry by providing education, outreach, and services related to food manufacturing, food safety, and product development.
Flavor of Georgia
Visit the Flavor of Georgia food product contest website.
Our Team
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Resources
View resources on farm food safety, farmers market food safety, food business and cottage licenses in Georgia.
Services
Our services include on-site consultations, as well as process approval for food processing and packaging, product classification assistance and a nutrition facts panel.
Workshops
We offer in-person food safety workshops and on-site consultation for the public and food industry. Workshops include HACCP, Better Process Control School, Product Safety Alliance, and more.
Athens Shipping Address
Extension Food Science and Technology
240 Food Science Building
100 Cedar St.
Athens, GA 30602
Email: efs@uga.edu
Phone: (706) 542-2574
Fax: (706) 542-9066
Secure Fax: (706) 583-0992
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The Food Dawgs' Digest
Posted by caesweb on Apr 30, 2025
Navigating the Shift to Natural Colors: How UGA Extension Can Support Industry Transition
Written by Hualu Zhou, Ph.D. FDA Takes a Landmark Step Toward Safer, Natural Food Colors In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a significant policy change: the phase-out of petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply. As outlined in their recent news release, “HHS, FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based […]
The Food Dawgs' Digest
Posted by Joseph Harrison on Mar 5, 2025
Flavor of Georgia Announces a New Showcase Event!
Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 2:00pm – 6:00pm Classic Center, Athens, GA Tickets are required for access to Savor the State. Tickets do not include parking fees at the Classic Center. For the first time in contest history, the Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest will […]
The Food Dawgs' Digest
Posted by Annie Carter on Feb 10, 2025
Check Out Our Upcoming Workshops!
We are excited to be offering Introduction to Farm Food Safety, Preventive Controls for Human Foods, and Meat and Poultry HACCP this winter and spring! Check them out here!
The Food Dawgs' Digest
Posted by Annie Carter on Feb 4, 2025
Are You a Small-Scale Fruit and Vegetable Grower?
Are you a small-scale fruit and vegetable grower? Our Introduction to Farm Food Safety will introduce you to good agricultural practices! Small-scale fruit and vegetable growers will learn skills necessary to identify safety concerns and build knowledge on certifications and resources. Come join us for this one-day workshop on February 20th in collaboration with Glynn […]
The Food Dawgs' Digest
Posted by caesweb on Jan 21, 2025
Refrigerator Cross-Contamination, A Food Safety Bites comic
Frankie (UGA Extension Specialist): Hi Auntie Gia! Do you mind if I grab a snack from your fridge? Auntie Gia: Help yourself! Frankie (UGA Extension Specialist): Uh, I think you have some cross-contamination going here that you may want to fix. Auntie Gia: What do you mean? Frankie (UGA Extension Specialist): …so we need to throw these out and buy […]
The Food Dawgs' Digest
Posted by caesweb on Dec 12, 2024
Online Better Process Control School (BPCS)
If you're manufacturing an acidified food product, the Georgia Department of Agriculture requires that you obtain acidified foods training. UGA's Extension Food Science offers Better Process Control School (BPCS) in a fully-online, self-paced format. The course only covers the acidified track of BPCS.