food and human nutritional sciences News Archive
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Canola team recognized for innovative food process
July 11, 2023 —
UM food scientist Dr. Martin Scanlon along with other members of the "Green" Processing Research of Canola Science Cluster Team were recent recipients of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) 2023 Gold Harvest Award.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Introducing the Canadian Agri-Food Asset Map
June 21, 2023 —
Canadian researchers involved in sustainable protein development now have a powerful new platform to showcase their expertise and infrastructure.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
UM nutritional scientist appointed Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein
June 20, 2023 —
Dr. Jim House from the University of Manitoba has been named the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
From plastic to protein-based packaging
June 19, 2023 —
While grocery stores may have in recent years reduced the use of plastic bags, shoppers still often come home with multiple items encased in plastic packaging. It has become such a part of our daily lives that is may seem difficult to imagine how we can escape it.