Archived Events

On March 2, 2022, Missy Begay, Ron Silberstein, and Glen Fox came together to talk about the terroir of beer.

Sales trends of natural wine are notoriously hard to track because of its unclear definition.

The Global Tea Initiative (GTI) for the Study of Tea Culture and Science was established in 2015 to promote evidence-based knowledge about tea, the most consumed prepared beverage in the world.

UC Davis is home to world-class education and research centers, many of which produce and/or sell high-quality products as part of their programs. Just in time for the holidays, we showcase olive oil, honey, coffee, and meat that supports UC Davis centers.

On October 27, 2021, Bruce German, Katie Hinde, and Jennifer Smilowitz joined us for a fast-paced and fascinating presentation on breast milk.

The UC Davis Coffee Center is the first multidisciplinary university research center dedicated to address the challenges and needs of the coffee industry.

Javier Fernandez-Salvador is the new executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. Previously an Assistant Professor at the agricultural extension service of Oregon State University he has led the Olea project, dedicated to researching and promoting olive cultivation in Oregon.

Beer and wine have remained distinct and very different beverages, made from grain or grapes respectively.  In fact, breweries cannot ferment simple grape juice or sell wine according to US law.  And of course, consumers consider one or the other during happy hour.  The Bruery is c

Dr. Andrew Walker, Louise Rossi Endowed Chair and professor in Viticulture and Enology, is without a doubt one of the most respected geneticists in the nation.

Cafe Ohlone (mak-‘amham) co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino discuss their efforts to strengthen Ohlone culture through food.

Picnic Day is one of UC Davis’ most revered traditions and serves as the university’s annual Open House for prospective and current students, families, alumni, staff, faculty, and the greater Davis and regional communities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 Picnic Day is going to be virtual.

What is mead’s story? Mead is the fermented beverage made from honey and is a prehistoric drink dated back to 7000 BC.

As our world slows down to combat Covid-19, businesses are forced to adapt to rising digital experience expectations. Wine consumption has significantly increased, and online sales have exploded.

The growing human population is increasing demand for food, and rising incomes are raising demand for meat.

Of all the senses, smell may be the most poorly understood. What are smells and why are they so evocative?