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A Tasty Finale for Food Science Seniors

The Department of Food Science and Technology’s senior product showcase has become a celebratory event among community members, students, and faculty. The Senior class of 2025 presented their ideas during a 10-week period this spring. With the guidance of Dr. Andrew Gravelle, Dr. Jean-Xavier Guinard, and Matthew Ford, eight teams crafted healthy, sustainable, and delicious food, all while considering affordability, safety, and profitability.

The Strengths and Shortcomings of AI Food Innovation

Food is an unusual topic when it comes to AI (artificial intelligence), but you’d be surprised to know that there are already products that were made with it that are dropping into shopping carts. Last Thursday, Dr. Ned Spang opened up the floor to three experts to discuss where this new innovation is leading us. Although significantly reducing cost and time, will this tool ultimately help or hinder your next meal?

Sip the Legacy, Pour the Future

The Robert Mondavi Institute courtyard came alive at the UC Davis Alumni Wine Showcase. UC Davis alumni winemakers gathered to pour, connect, and celebrate their shared foundation in the Department of Viticulture and Enology. The event showcased the strength of the UC Davis wine network, from icons like Schramsberg Vineyards, Silver Oak Cellars, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, and Williams Selyem, to rising stars like Great Bear Vineyards, Eco Terreno, Forgotten Union Wines, and others.