UW Madison Food Science
@uwmadisonfoodsci.bsky.social
The Department of Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Interested in careers in food, agriculture, biotech, food science, supply chain, food safety, product development, pet nutrition, communications, or marketing? An industry panel runs from 4:30–5:15 PM, followed by employer conversations from 5–7 PM. Students can RSVP through Handshake.
October 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Interested in careers in food, agriculture, biotech, food science, supply chain, food safety, product development, pet nutrition, communications, or marketing? An industry panel runs from 4:30–5:15 PM, followed by employer conversations from 5–7 PM. Students can RSVP through Handshake.
📢 Calling all Food Scientists! 📢 This is the final day to sign up to become part of a Product Development team!
If you're interested please fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#FoodScience #ProductDevelopment #UWMadison
If you're interested please fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#FoodScience #ProductDevelopment #UWMadison
September 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
📢 Calling all Food Scientists! 📢 This is the final day to sign up to become part of a Product Development team!
If you're interested please fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#FoodScience #ProductDevelopment #UWMadison
If you're interested please fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#FoodScience #ProductDevelopment #UWMadison
Please join us for our Annual Frozen Dessert Technical Conference! This years theme will be centered around Sustainability and Clean Labels. We look forward to seeing you there! 😎
Enroll: dairyshortcoursesonline.teachable.com/p/fdc2026
#FoodScience #UWMadison #FrozenDessertCenter
Enroll: dairyshortcoursesonline.teachable.com/p/fdc2026
#FoodScience #UWMadison #FrozenDessertCenter
September 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Please join us for our Annual Frozen Dessert Technical Conference! This years theme will be centered around Sustainability and Clean Labels. We look forward to seeing you there! 😎
Enroll: dairyshortcoursesonline.teachable.com/p/fdc2026
#FoodScience #UWMadison #FrozenDessertCenter
Enroll: dairyshortcoursesonline.teachable.com/p/fdc2026
#FoodScience #UWMadison #FrozenDessertCenter
Aly Farrar, one of our student ambassadors, takes us through a day in her life as part of the Hartel lab, working at through the Enhanced Gummies and Jellies Short Course 😋
#foodscience #uwmadison #gummies #jellies #shortcourse
#foodscience #uwmadison #gummies #jellies #shortcourse
August 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Aly Farrar, one of our student ambassadors, takes us through a day in her life as part of the Hartel lab, working at through the Enhanced Gummies and Jellies Short Course 😋
#foodscience #uwmadison #gummies #jellies #shortcourse
#foodscience #uwmadison #gummies #jellies #shortcourse
Our student ambassadors interviewed Maya Warren and Amy DeJong, who gave advice to current students and talked about their experiences at UW-Madison. We are so thankful that they took the time to talk to us!
#foodscience #interview #uwmadison
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VL1...
#foodscience #interview #uwmadison
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VL1...
Maya Warren and Amy Dejong Interview
YouTube video by UW-Madison Department of Food Science
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August 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Our student ambassadors interviewed Maya Warren and Amy DeJong, who gave advice to current students and talked about their experiences at UW-Madison. We are so thankful that they took the time to talk to us!
#foodscience #interview #uwmadison
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VL1...
#foodscience #interview #uwmadison
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VL1...
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming middle school students from MMSD who participated in a week-long culinary nutrition camp. We loved seeing their enthusiasm as they explored food science, nutrition, and dietetics.💫
#FoodScience #Nutrition #Dietetics #STEM #MMSD
#FoodScience #Nutrition #Dietetics #STEM #MMSD
July 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming middle school students from MMSD who participated in a week-long culinary nutrition camp. We loved seeing their enthusiasm as they explored food science, nutrition, and dietetics.💫
#FoodScience #Nutrition #Dietetics #STEM #MMSD
#FoodScience #Nutrition #Dietetics #STEM #MMSD
Congratulations to Eric Agyeman-Duah for successfully defending his thesis! Eric has been a staple within the Food Science community and we are so proud of all the hard work that he has done. Congrats Eric!🎉🎊
#foodscience #uwmadison #thesisdefense
#foodscience #uwmadison #thesisdefense
July 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Congratulations to Eric Agyeman-Duah for successfully defending his thesis! Eric has been a staple within the Food Science community and we are so proud of all the hard work that he has done. Congrats Eric!🎉🎊
#foodscience #uwmadison #thesisdefense
#foodscience #uwmadison #thesisdefense
Today is the official first day of the Food and Nutritional Sciences Department. It is the beginning of a new era for our department and we are thrilled to see where it leads!
July 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Today is the official first day of the Food and Nutritional Sciences Department. It is the beginning of a new era for our department and we are thrilled to see where it leads!
Is frozen yogurt better for you? Alice Callahan from The New York Times asked Professor Scott Rankin about what is in frozen yogurt and how it compares to ice cream.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...
#frozenyogurt #foodscience #uwmadison #froyo
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...
#frozenyogurt #foodscience #uwmadison #froyo
Is Frozen Yogurt Better for You Than Ice Cream?
www.nytimes.com
June 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Is frozen yogurt better for you? Alice Callahan from The New York Times asked Professor Scott Rankin about what is in frozen yogurt and how it compares to ice cream.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...
#frozenyogurt #foodscience #uwmadison #froyo
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...
#frozenyogurt #foodscience #uwmadison #froyo
Department Chair and Professor, Scott Rankin, is one of the lead researchers that is focusing on breaking down lactose. We're excited to see this research help expand more lactose-free ice cream options for dairy-free consumers.🍦
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.midwestfarmreport.com/2026/05/13/r...
#foodscience #uwmadison
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Research Explores Potential Of Lactose-Free Ice Cream
Consumers with sensitivities are willing to pay a premium for lactose-free options, a finding that could be a game-changer for small and medium-sized dairy businesses.
www.midwestfarmreport.com
June 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Department Chair and Professor, Scott Rankin, is one of the lead researchers that is focusing on breaking down lactose. We're excited to see this research help expand more lactose-free ice cream options for dairy-free consumers.🍦
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.midwestfarmreport.com/2026/05/13/r...
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.midwestfarmreport.com/2026/05/13/r...
First annual Food and Nutritional Sciences department retreat! We're so excited to see where this new road takes us.🤸
#fns #uwmadison #retreat
#fns #uwmadison #retreat
May 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM
First annual Food and Nutritional Sciences department retreat! We're so excited to see where this new road takes us.🤸
#fns #uwmadison #retreat
#fns #uwmadison #retreat
Congratulations to our Food Science Graduating Class of 2026! We look forward to seeing where your next endeavors take you!🎉💯
On Wisconsin!
#foodscience #uwmadison #graduations #graduating
On Wisconsin!
#foodscience #uwmadison #graduations #graduating
May 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations to our Food Science Graduating Class of 2026! We look forward to seeing where your next endeavors take you!🎉💯
On Wisconsin!
#foodscience #uwmadison #graduations #graduating
On Wisconsin!
#foodscience #uwmadison #graduations #graduating
Check our our Spring 2026 Newsletter! It has all the latest and greatest news from the Department of Food Science.
You can check it out here: foodsci.wisc.edu/impact-newsl...
#foodscience #uwmadison #newsletter
You can check it out here: foodsci.wisc.edu/impact-newsl...
#foodscience #uwmadison #newsletter
IMPACT Newsletter, Spring 2026 - Food Science
Greetings from the Chair Dear Food Science Colleagues, Alumni, and Friends, Each day that passes here, I note the warming weather, lengthening daylight hours and some anxious students that are all ind...
foodsci.wisc.edu
May 18, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Check our our Spring 2026 Newsletter! It has all the latest and greatest news from the Department of Food Science.
You can check it out here: foodsci.wisc.edu/impact-newsl...
#foodscience #uwmadison #newsletter
You can check it out here: foodsci.wisc.edu/impact-newsl...
#foodscience #uwmadison #newsletter
Congratulations to Loren Smith, this years recipient of the Virginia Dare award! This recipient must be an undergraduate students in good academic standing and demonstrate an interested in a future career in food science. Great job Loren! 🎉
#FoodScience #VirginiaDare #UWMadison #Award
#FoodScience #VirginiaDare #UWMadison #Award
May 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Congratulations to Loren Smith, this years recipient of the Virginia Dare award! This recipient must be an undergraduate students in good academic standing and demonstrate an interested in a future career in food science. Great job Loren! 🎉
#FoodScience #VirginiaDare #UWMadison #Award
#FoodScience #VirginiaDare #UWMadison #Award
Food Science students visiting the GEA Food Testing & Precision Fermentation Facility in Janesville! They gained a better insight into fermentation operations. Looks like they had a great time! 🤓
#foodscience #uwmadison #fermentation
#foodscience #uwmadison #fermentation
May 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Food Science students visiting the GEA Food Testing & Precision Fermentation Facility in Janesville! They gained a better insight into fermentation operations. Looks like they had a great time! 🤓
#foodscience #uwmadison #fermentation
#foodscience #uwmadison #fermentation
Congratulations to Wendy Lu, this years recipient of the Doug Hyslop award! This recipient is a senior in the food science program, they demonstrate intellectual curiosity, ability, and desire to pursue intellectual excellence. Great job Wendy! 🎉
#FoodScience #DBHyslop #UWMadison #Award
#FoodScience #DBHyslop #UWMadison #Award
May 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Congratulations to Wendy Lu, this years recipient of the Doug Hyslop award! This recipient is a senior in the food science program, they demonstrate intellectual curiosity, ability, and desire to pursue intellectual excellence. Great job Wendy! 🎉
#FoodScience #DBHyslop #UWMadison #Award
#FoodScience #DBHyslop #UWMadison #Award
Congratulations to Food Science Department Administrator, Marcia Verhage, for being a recipient of the 2026 CALS Academic Staff Excellence Award! We are proud to have Marcia as the Department Administrator within our department.
#FoodScience #UWMadison #AcademicStaffExcellence
#FoodScience #UWMadison #AcademicStaffExcellence
April 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Congratulations to Food Science Department Administrator, Marcia Verhage, for being a recipient of the 2026 CALS Academic Staff Excellence Award! We are proud to have Marcia as the Department Administrator within our department.
#FoodScience #UWMadison #AcademicStaffExcellence
#FoodScience #UWMadison #AcademicStaffExcellence
Babcock Dairy Store released a limited edition ice cream flavor inspired by UW alumna, author, and philanthropist Sue Patterson and her husband, best-selling author James Patterson. Get yours today!🍦🏃
#foodscience #uwmadison #icecream #Dairystore #babcock #babcockdairy
#foodscience #uwmadison #icecream #Dairystore #babcock #babcockdairy
April 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Babcock Dairy Store released a limited edition ice cream flavor inspired by UW alumna, author, and philanthropist Sue Patterson and her husband, best-selling author James Patterson. Get yours today!🍦🏃
#foodscience #uwmadison #icecream #Dairystore #babcock #babcockdairy
#foodscience #uwmadison #icecream #Dairystore #babcock #babcockdairy
The Department of Food Science is proud to work with National FFA Organization for the 2026 Wisconsin FFA State Contests! This means that on Friday, April 24, High School students from around Wisconsin will be visiting UW-Madison campus for the day.
#FoodScience #FutureFarmersOfAmerica #UWMadison
#FoodScience #FutureFarmersOfAmerica #UWMadison
April 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The Department of Food Science is proud to work with National FFA Organization for the 2026 Wisconsin FFA State Contests! This means that on Friday, April 24, High School students from around Wisconsin will be visiting UW-Madison campus for the day.
#FoodScience #FutureFarmersOfAmerica #UWMadison
#FoodScience #FutureFarmersOfAmerica #UWMadison
Professor Richard Hartel speaks to Deema Zein in an interview from PBS regarding recipe changes from beloved chocolate companies.🍫
#foodscience #uwmadison #pbs #chocolate
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#foodscience #uwmadison #pbs #chocolate
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Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry
Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe chang...
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April 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Professor Richard Hartel speaks to Deema Zein in an interview from PBS regarding recipe changes from beloved chocolate companies.🍫
#foodscience #uwmadison #pbs #chocolate
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
#foodscience #uwmadison #pbs #chocolate
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Professor J.P. van Pijkeren has been named the faculty director of the Food Research Institute! We look forward to what Professor van Pijkeren will do in his next role.
#foodscience #uwmadison #foodresearchinstitute
#foodscience #uwmadison #foodresearchinstitute
April 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Professor J.P. van Pijkeren has been named the faculty director of the Food Research Institute! We look forward to what Professor van Pijkeren will do in his next role.
#foodscience #uwmadison #foodresearchinstitute
#foodscience #uwmadison #foodresearchinstitute
Scott Rankin received a name professorship in 2026. Dr. Rankin received the Food Science Campbell Bascom Professorship, which recognizes faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) for outstanding contributions in the field of agriculture.
#foodscience #uwmadison #professorship
#foodscience #uwmadison #professorship
March 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Scott Rankin received a name professorship in 2026. Dr. Rankin received the Food Science Campbell Bascom Professorship, which recognizes faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) for outstanding contributions in the field of agriculture.
#foodscience #uwmadison #professorship
#foodscience #uwmadison #professorship
Let's learn more about food science projects with alumni Amy DeJong, Ph.D. and Dr. Maya M. Warren.
#foodscience #uwmadison
youtu.be/zrajRLSrjbo
#foodscience #uwmadison
youtu.be/zrajRLSrjbo
Learn about Food Science Projects!
YouTube video by UW-Madison Department of Food Science
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March 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Let's learn more about food science projects with alumni Amy DeJong, Ph.D. and Dr. Maya M. Warren.
#foodscience #uwmadison
youtu.be/zrajRLSrjbo
#foodscience #uwmadison
youtu.be/zrajRLSrjbo
The Food Science Department has invited Ali Bouzari to give a seminar on Monday, March 2nd and 12pm.
We hope to see you there!
#foodscience #uwmadison #seminarspeaker #seminar #foodbiochemistry
We hope to see you there!
#foodscience #uwmadison #seminarspeaker #seminar #foodbiochemistry
February 23, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Food Science Department has invited Ali Bouzari to give a seminar on Monday, March 2nd and 12pm.
We hope to see you there!
#foodscience #uwmadison #seminarspeaker #seminar #foodbiochemistry
We hope to see you there!
#foodscience #uwmadison #seminarspeaker #seminar #foodbiochemistry
Artificial dyes are out! Extracting natural pigments from cranberries without using alcohol or acetone is in!
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/29/w...
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/29/w...
Wisconsin researchers lead natural food coloring breakthrough as industry phases out artificial dyes
UW-Madison professor Bradley Bolling has spent years studying natural colorants that could potentially replace synthetic dyes while offering additional health benefits.
www.wmtv15news.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Artificial dyes are out! Extracting natural pigments from cranberries without using alcohol or acetone is in!
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/29/w...
#foodscience #uwmadison
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/29/w...