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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 29
April 29, 2024
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Foodborne-pathogen Listeria may hide from sanitizers in biofilms
January 24, 2024
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Study of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
November 21, 2023
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Ensuring that your first Thanksgiving feast is food-safe
November 15, 2023
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Food Science Club spotlight: A community-based program
November 03, 2023
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Dairy-free sorbets arrive at the Berkey Creamery
September 19, 2023
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Tailgating this football season? Avoid a food safety fumble
September 22, 2022
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College of Ag Sciences students taste Greek cuisine and culture on trip
September 14, 2022
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Penn State food scientist Greg Ziegler named distinguished professor
February 20, 2022
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Penn State offering chocolate short course this summer
January 21, 2022
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’Tis the season for food waste
December 13, 2021
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Keeping chocolate milk smooth, stable without carrageenan
November 12, 2021
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 29
April 29, 2024
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Foodborne-pathogen Listeria may hide from sanitizers in biofilms
January 24, 2024
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Study of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
November 21, 2023
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Ensuring that your first Thanksgiving feast is food-safe
November 15, 2023
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Food Science Club spotlight: A community-based program
November 03, 2023
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Dairy-free sorbets arrive at the Berkey Creamery
September 19, 2023
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Tailgating this football season? Avoid a food safety fumble
September 22, 2022
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College of Ag Sciences students taste Greek cuisine and culture on trip
September 14, 2022
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Penn State food scientist Greg Ziegler named distinguished professor
February 20, 2022
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Penn State offering chocolate short course this summer
January 21, 2022
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’Tis the season for food waste
December 13, 2021
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Keeping chocolate milk smooth, stable without carrageenan
November 12, 2021
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