Nutrition and food science researchers at the AAES are working to improve the impact probiotics can have on gut health using 3D food printers. Probiotics, living microorganisms like those found in some yogurts, are helpful for gut health…
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Director of Food Processing Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks Named
AFIC@MCO has a new director. “I’m really excited about the new role,” said Darryl Holliday, who joined the UADA in August. “I’m thrilled to bring my knowledge, my skill set to northwest Arkansas in ways of being able to support…
Crafting the Future: UA System’s Nanobrewery at the Intersection of Innovation, Research and Education
There’s something brewing at the UADA. To further support the growing beer brewing industry in Arkansas, the University of Arkansas Certificate of Proficiency in Brewing has added a fully licensed and …
Food Safety Heavy Hitters to Converge on Northwest Arkansas for Annual Conference
With sessions on blockchain, farm-to-fork pet food and “Between the Bun” — a look at food safety in plant-based meats — the 15th annual Arkansas Association for Food Protection conference Sept. 26-28 at Fayetteville…
Future of Food Fellowship Opens Students’ Eyes to Possibilities in Food Industry
UADA program is opening more eyes to the possibilities of careers in food science. The Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students — F2OCUS Fellowship Program — recently…
Is Beer Made with Microwave-Dried Rice Any Different than Air-Dried Rice?
Using an industrial microwave can shorten the time needed to dry rice bound for beer making from days to hours and may lend itself to other food uses of the staple grain, AAES researchers found….
First Food Product Rolls Out from Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas Program
Aromatic steam rose off a cooking vat in the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s Arkansas Food Innovation Center earlier this month while rows of glass jars stood ready to receive a savory, tomato-based sauce…
Muscadine Wine Rises to the Top in 2023 AQW Competition
The humble native grape has shouldered aside wines made with traditional grapes, as judges named…
Restaurateur-Turned-Farmer Gets First Goods to Local Farmer’s Markets
As farmer’s markets reopen for the summer, communities are feeling and tasting the impact of the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food’s programs.
Arkansas Hops Researchers Seek Maximum Yield and Cone Quality
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and microbrewery partners across the state are exploring Southern-grown hops and their unique characteristics for beer brewing…
How Scientists Developed a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries in Arkansas
Imagine an autonomous bi-pedal robot with 10 arms, each tipped with three-fingered silicone grippers picking its way through rows of blackberries, and you’ll have an idea of what the future could hold for blackberry farms facing a labor shortage…
Can Arkansas Rice Make Non-Alcoholic Beer Better?
The growing demand for non-alcoholic beer has spurred new research using Arkansas-grown aromatic rice to expand flavor profiles of non-alcoholic beer, a category that has grown beyond…
Research Uses Nanotechnology to Boost Dietary Value of 3D Printed Foods
Ali Ubeyitogullari is using an advanced nanotechnology to increase the nutritional value of 3D printed foods. Ubeyitogullari, an assistant professor of food engineering, employs supercritical carbon dioxide…
Food Scientist Improves Plant-Based Protein Processing for Meat, Dairy Substitutes
Food scientist and grain processing engineer Mahfuzur Rahman uses soundwaves and other technologies to improve plant-based meat and dairy substitutes.
Arkansas to Lead $5 Million Grant-Established Center to Advance Robotics in Poultry Processing
Researchers in Arkansas and two other states will be using a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing…
Center for Arkansas Farms and Food back in Action with Public Events Set in March
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food has several educational and networking events planned for March following the kickoff of its 2023 Farm School and Apprenticeship programs.
How to Keep Your Food Safe during a Power Outage
Food safety is on the minds of many Arkansans this week, with over 72,000 customers losing power during the icy weather.
Applications Now Open for 2023 F2OCUS: Future of Food Undergrad Summer Program
Opening the realms of possibility in food science is the goal behind the Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students (F2OCUS) Fellowship Program…
Sensory Science Center Hosts Collaborative Online Conference with Universities in Italy, Republic of Korea
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s Sensory Science Center hosted a three-day online conference, “Science-Telling About Revolution (STAR) in Sensory Nudges,” on October 19-21.
Conference Focuses on Harnessing Analytical Instruments to Improve Food Flavor, Quality
Instrumental analysis is an essential tool for quality control and research and development in food and beverage applications, said Scott Lafontaine, assistant professor in food chemistry…
Pioneer Arkansas Grape Grower, Winemaker Mathew Post Leaves Legacy with Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Mathew Joseph Post Sr., a pioneer in the Arkansas grape-growing and winemaking industry who collaborated with the AAES on numerous grape and wine research projects, has died at the age of 97.
Researchers Receive $550,000 USDA-NIFA Grant to Develop Farmers Market Food Safety Game
Food safety education for small producers will take on an interactive gaming form with the help of a collaborative $550,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Food Science Graduate Students Win 10 Awards in Arkansas Food Protection Contest
Nine University of Arkansas graduate students in food science combined for 10 awards for their presentations at a poster contest sponsored by the Arkansas Association of Food Protection…
Flavor chemist joins experiment station, Bumpers College food science faculty
Scott Lafontaine, assistant professor in food chemistry, joined the department of food science at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station…
Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set Oct. 19 to Support Aspiring Farmers
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will hold a fundraising event to support the Farmers for Tomorrow fund, a new program to help Farm School and Apprenticeship…