/foodscience/taxonomy/term/4/all en /foodscience/channels/news/what-people-need-know-about-food-recalls-interview-prof-jennifer-ronholm-362208 <p>A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed <a href="/foodscience/ronholm-jennifer">Professor Jennifer Ronholm</a>, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe. </p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://globalnews.ca/video/10921998/what-people-need-to-now-about-food-recalls/">Watch the video on Global News</a></div> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:23:37 +0000 admin 20382 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/mcgill-alumna-appointed-director-agri-food-innovation-saint-hyacinthe-technopole-362428 <p>This week, Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole announced the appointment of Jade Proulx, BSc(FSc)’12, as Director of Agri-Food Innovation and Project Manager for the Saint-Hyacinthe Agri-Food Innovation Zone. Congratulations to Proulx, who has over ten years of experience in agri-food innovation—and got her start on 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's Macdonald Campus.</p> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:27:43 +0000 admin 20379 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/magic-mud-pots-win-top-award-food-science-students-chicago-food-expo-359937 <p><big>9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ earned its second consecutive victory in the Smart Snacks for Kids category</big></p> <p><em><strong>By Stephanie Wereley for <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/magic-mud-pots-win-a-top-award-for-food-science-students-at-chicago-food-expo/">the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Reporter</a></strong></em></p> <p>9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Food Science students won first prize in the Smart Snacks for Kids category at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual expo in Chicago for their interactive pudding snack, Magic Mud Pots.</p> <p>It was 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s second consecutive victory in that category.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:15:27 +0000 admin 20383 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/tariff-trouble-prompts-montrealers-prepare-price-hikes-comments-pascal-theriault-364027 <p>Food including meat, vegetables, and fruits are on the long list of products from the U.S. subject to Canada’s 25% counter-tariffs.</p> <p>It might take a few weeks, but most retailers will pass the cost on to Quebecers, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ agricultural economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">Pascal Thériault</a>, Farm Management and Technology Program Director, <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/tariff-trouble-prompts-montrealers-to-prepare-for-price-hikes/">told <em>CTV News</em>.</a></p> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:08:55 +0000 admin 19409 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/students-weigh-what-matters-them-agriculture-364025 <p>Farm consolidation, lack of financial supports, and agriculture-inclusive education streams are some of the most important issues for students attending the recent Future of Food conference in Ottawa. </p> <p>Students from 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s Farm Management Technology (FMT) program told <em>Farmtario </em>what they see as the most important concerns young people have with agriculture and agri-food in Canada.</p> <p>For example, FMT student Jasmine Desaultels said there should be more financial help available for smaller operations.</p> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:46:35 +0000 admin 19400 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/coffee-stuck-between-inflation-and-shrinkflation-comments-pascal-theriault-364023 <p>Coffee is suffering the consequences of global warming, condemning consumers of the popular drink to rising prices and shrinking formats, <a href="https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2144298/prix-cafe-marches-boursiers-inflation-reduflation">reports <em>Radio-Canada</em>. </a></p> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:06:31 +0000 admin 19382 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/mcgill-bioresource-engineering-student-awarded-environmental-research-education-foundation-360282 <p>Congratulations to 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ <a href="/bioeng/">Department of Bioresource Engineering</a> Master's student Sadie MacDonald, who has been named the 2024 Detachable Container Association Scholar by the Environmental Research and Education Foundation! MacDonald is researching the carbon footprint and other environmental impacts of Montreal’s organic waste management systems. This research can help inform policy decisions with regards to environmental sustainability.</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:03:47 +0000 admin 18067 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/mcgill-bioresource-engineering-prof-zhiming-qi-honoured-lr-ahuja-ag-systems-modeling-award-361500 <p>On November 11, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Bioresource Engineering Professor <a href="/bioeng/faculty-and-staff/academic-staff/zhiming-qi">Zhiming Qi</a> received the L.R. Ahuja Ag Systems Modeling Award at the annual Soil Science Society of America conference in San Antonio, Texas.</p> <p>This prestigious honour is awarded by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America to a soil scientist, agronomist, or crop scientist in recognition of recent distinguished contributions and their demonstrated impact on:</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:25:20 +0000 admin 18041 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/why-are-egg-yolks-different-colours-comments-macdonald-campus-farm-technician-louis-philippe-362784 <p>National Post published an article that cracking the case of egg yolk colours, from nutrition to taste, and how they came about in the first place.</p> <p>Unlike shell colour, which depends on the breed of chicken, the hue of an egg yolk is determined by the hen’s diet.</p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:54:21 +0000 admin 17995 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/call-nominations-macdonald-campus-award-excellence-administrative-and-support-staff-due-november-29-360786 <p>This year, Macdonald will formally honour a member of the Administrative and Support staff who demonstrates outstanding performance and contribution in support of promotion and development of the Macdonald Campus and Community, both in the execution of their duties and in their effort and commitment towards service. This award recipient will truly have made a difference to Macdonald Campus life.</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:10:04 +0000 admin 18010 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/celebrating-legacy-professor-roger-prichard-362155 <p><img alt="A cake decorated with custom icing in honour of Prof. Prichard" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/image00029.jpeg" style="height:200px; float:right; width:300px; margin-left:15px; margin-right:0px" />On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor <a href="/parasitology/faculty/prichard">Roger Prichard</a> at Tadja Hall.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:55:12 +0000 admin 18035 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/prof-emeritus-david-bird-wild-turkey-sightings-montreal-363460 <p>Wild turkey sightings in Montreal are on the rise, <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10986870/wild-turkeys-montreal/">Global News reports.</a></p> <p>Experts told them wild turkey populations in southern Quebec have steadily climbed over the past two decades due to warming temperatures.</p> <p>This has raised concern that predators could be following close behind.</p> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:47:24 +0000 admin 18020 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/migrating-seabirds-are-bringing-forever-chemicals-arctic-360283 <p><big>New research from 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ graduate shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic</big></p> <p>Between March and May each year, 15 million <a href="https://www.eol.org/pages/45509266">black-legged kittiwakes</a> gather from across the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to nest and breed on rocky Arctic cliffs—some making the journey from as far as Florida or North Africa.</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:18:45 +0000 admin 18066 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/2024-scholastic-awards-reception-celebrating-student-excellence-361501 <p>The 2024 Scholastic Awards Reception on November 12<sup>th</sup> recognized more than 155 outstanding undergraduate students and close to 50 graduate students. The Faculty awarded over $400K in named scholarships at the undergraduate level and more than $340K in fellowships and awards at the graduate level.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:32:46 +0000 admin 18040 at /foodscience /foodscience/channels/news/macdonald-grad-studies-office-earns-silver-mcgills-sustainable-workplace-certification-program-362573 <p><i><small>From left to right: Academic Associate </small></i><small><i>Laura Wittebol, Graduate Program Coordinators Maude Bélanger, Erin Minnett, and Simone Clamann, and </i><em>Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Jean-Benoit Charron</em></small></p> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:11:20 +0000 admin 17994 at /foodscience