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UGA Extension Food Science has several upcoming workshops for the summer and fall seasons! We are excited to be offering the following courses: With questions or concerns regarding the details and registrations for these workshops, contact Annie Lynn Carter at annie.carter1@uga.edu or 706-542-2574.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Meet the family! 
Auntie Giang “Gia” Ullman Francesca “Frankie” Siobhan Teagan Uncle Harrold “Harry” Ullman Frankie is an Extension food safety specialist at UGA. Her aunt and uncle bring the tastiest foods to family functions, but she always has to remind them (and everyone else) about keeping everyone’s food safe without skimping on flavor! Refresh […]