food and human nutritional sciences News Archive
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Faculty of Graduate Studies
The Faculty of Graduate Studies marks 75 years of academic excellence!
December 11, 2023 —
The Faculty of Graduate Studies commemorated its 75th anniversary with a celebration gala on November 30, 2023, which reflected upon its rich history while looking ahead to new and innovative ideas and programs.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CBC Manitoba: Manitobans who use food banks face extra challenges if they also have a health condition
December 1, 2023 —
Manitobans who use food banks face extra challenges if they also have a health condition
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Faculty researchers recognized for achievements in 2023
December 1, 2023 —
Several members of our academic community were recognized nationally and internationally this past year.
![UM food scientist Feliz Koksel](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Filiz-Koksel-Falconer2-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Manitoba Co-operator: Pushing the envelope on food extrusion
November 22, 2023 —
Pushing the envelope on food extrusion
![Martin Scanlon](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Martin-Scanlon-wide3-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Canola industry gets $9-M boost Federal agriculture minister announces funding for important Canadian crop
November 15, 2023 —
Canola industry gets $9-M boost Federal agriculture minister announces funding for important Canadian crop
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Tasters still needed – Acceptability of bread with pea and wheat flour
October 13, 2023 —
We are recruiting 100 volunteers to participate in a Sensory Research Study in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Faculty researchers tackle projects thanks to federal funds
September 5, 2023 —
Researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences received grants worth over $1.1 million in 2023 from the Government of Canada
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CBC News: A centuries-old bean is making a comeback in the form of vegan ice cream
August 25, 2023 —
The dairy-free alternative BDI sells is brand new. It’s likely the first Canadian ice cream shop to create a lupin-based frozen dessert, tying itself to a blossoming industry.
![Bread and it's ingredients](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Bread_and_grains-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Study participants needed to taste bread made with pea and wheat flour
July 21, 2023 —
Volunteers sought for a Sensory Research Study. Honorarium provided.
![Dr. Michael Eskin honoured by Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mbhalloffame-feature-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Michael Eskin inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
July 20, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, was inducted this week into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame in honour of his world-recognized expertise in canola oil research and his many contributions to Manitoba’s agri-food community.