The Sensory Experience: Could Veggie Powders Be the Next In-Flight Flavor Enhancers?
Frequent travelers often have one complaint about in flight food, lack of taste. One of the many reasons for this is the the way one's taste changes in flight. However, scientists are working to help enhance the flavors of food in-flight. Read more about this food science discovery in the excerpt below from Apex. APEX Insight: A lot of science […]
Read MoreThe Future of Flavor (Part I)
One of the more exciting discoveries in science is related to its application within the realm of food and agriculture. Scientists are now able to engineer food for optimal taste! Learn more about how science is contributing to the tastes of the food on your plate in this excerpt from The Spoon. In this two-part series, guest contributor Chiara Cecchini explores […]
Read MoreBiologist Wants Americans To Taste A Rainbow Of Pomegranates
One of the most beautiful things about increased access to number of fruits and vegetables throughout the world is the variety of colors and flavors available. Pomegranates are one of the many fruits that come in a variety of colors and flavors, however many Americans are only familiar with one variety. Learn more about the various variety of pomegranates and their […]
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Food Safety
Overview Food Safety/Quality Assurance Managers abide by regulatory authority compliance for food companies products. They do so by implementing policies, strategies, and methodology testing. What responsibilities will I have? Responsible for the quality control aspects of raw materials and finished products Prepares reports on each test preformed for measuring quality, quantity and composition Computes formulas, percentages or production specific factors using […]
Read MoreView AllFood Systems
Overview The food system includes all those activities involving the production, processing, transport and consumption of food. The food system includes the governance and economics of food production, its sustainability, the degree to which we waste food, and how food production affects the natural environment. We include issues of how food affects health and well-being, including nutrition, obesity and food safety. A particularly […]
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Dr. Taylor Wallace
Taylor C. Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN is a Principal Consultant at the Think Healthy Group and a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. Prior to founding the Think Healthy Group, Dr. Wallace served as the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government Relations at the National Osteoporosis Foundation and previously in senior leadership […]
Read MoreView AllSarah Schellpeper
Sarah Schellpeper grew up in suburbs and cities. Yet, her family’s roots date back to homesteading in Nebraska in the late 1880’s, a farm her parents still own and operate today. In her youth she watched her parents work in the animal protein manufacturing and the animal pharmaceutical industries. Watching and working in this diverse environment has offered a holistic […]
Read MoreView AllDr. Celeste Clark
Dr. Celeste A. Clark is a retired senior executive of Kellogg Company where she was a member of the Global Executive Management Team, and had an accomplished career spanning nearly 35 years in the food industry. She was responsible for leading the development and implementation of health, nutrition and regulatory science initiatives, and working globally to ensure consistency in approach and implementation within regulatory guidelines. One […]
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American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
The mission of the Ag Foundation is building awareness, understanding, and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. The Ag Foundation creates resources for educators and volunteers that help learners of all ages understand where their food comes from and who grows it. With most consumers three to four generations removed from the farm, it is critical that we […]
Read MoreView AllTuskegee University
Tuskegee University (TU) is a national, independent, and state-related institution of higher learning that is located in the state of Alabama. The institution was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. Instruction, research and service define TU as a land-grant institution that embraces a wide spectrum of liberal arts, scientific, and technical and professional programs. The results we seek are […]
Read MoreView AllNationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector […]
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