ÿ��̽�� News - Dept. of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

webfull — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at ÿ��̽��. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.

Published: 7 August 2025

Seeds of Innovation: GEFSES Symposium Bridges Continents Through Genome Editing

webfull — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:45:59 +0000

In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, "Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture," in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).

Published: 30 July 2025

How artificial food dyes are regulated in Canada

webfull — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:56:19 +0000

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out some food dyes, most of which remain allowed in Canada. CBC News spoke to experts about the safety of these dyes and how they are regulated in Canada.

Published: 30 April 2025

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni: Ibrahim Kasujja

webfull — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:47:54 +0000

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni Ibrahim Kasujja has built on his success at ÿ��̽��’s Dobson Cup startup competition to help improve the school diet in his native Uganda

A Vision Rooted in Service

Ibrahim Kasujja’s journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic when he started his master's in human nutrition at ÿ��̽�� remotely from Uganda.

Published: 23 April 2025

Fighting honey fraud with AI technology

webfull — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:10:40 +0000

ÿ��̽�� researchers have developed an AI-powered method to verify the origin of honey, ensuring that what’s on the label matches what’s in the jar. The breakthrough offers a potential solution to a long-standing problem.

“Honey is one of the most fraud-prone commodities in global trade. It often involves mislabelling where it was produced or the types of flowers that bees collected nectar from,” said lead author Stéphane Bayen, Associate Professor and Chair of ÿ��̽��’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.

Published: 14 April 2025

Four exceptional Macdonald Campus student leaders selected for Gold Key Awards

webfull — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:48:17 +0000

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 winners of the Macdonald Campus Gold Key Awards, selected for their outstanding contributions, passion, and commitment to enriching student life on our campus. Read their stories below.

Published: 26 March 2025

Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions

webfull — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:27:32 +0000

In the Hill Times, Saji George, Associate Professor in ÿ��̽��'s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, argues that with the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.

Published: 19 March 2025

ÿ��̽�� alumna appointed Director of Agri-Food Innovation for Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole

webfull — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:27:43 +0000

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 ÿ��̽��'s Macdonald Campus.

Published: 8 January 2025

A passion for food: Interview with Marie-Line Beauchamp, COO of MTY Canada

webfull — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:31:14 +0000

ÿ��̽�� alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)’82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of Rôtisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec.

La Presse interviewed Beauchamp about her current role at MTY, her illustrious career, and the CHUM Foundation, where she serves as President.

Published: 18 December 2024

What people need to know about food recalls—interview with Prof. Jennifer Ronholm

webfull — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:23:37 +0000

A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed Professor Jennifer Ronholm, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at ÿ��̽��, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe.

Watch the video on Global News

Published: 18 December 2024