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AgPack Strong: Caitlin Boon Speaks Up For Food Safety

Department of Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

CALS student Kati Scruggs in the Guatemalan landscape

Aug 29, 2017

One Student, a World of Opportunity

In two life-changing experiences in Guatemala, CALS senior Kati Scruggs did everything from researching maize to administering meals and vitamins to children in need. 
Aerial photo of North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis

Jul 19, 2017

‘Defining Moment’: Food Processing Innovation Center Poised to Boost N.C. Economy

The new North Carolina Food Processing Innovation Center could create jobs, revitalize rural communities, open new markets for entrepreneurs and farmers … and the list goes on. 
A scene from NC State BBQ Camp

Jul 3, 2017

NC State BBQ Camp: ‘From Conception to Consumption’

Why is barbecue delicious? NC State’s annual BBQ Camp answers this question and more, giving an education in the science of low ’n’ slow. 
Chris Daubert, head of the NC State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

May 18, 2017

Daubert Named MU Vice Chancellor and Dean

Christopher R. Daubert, head of the NC State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, has been named vice chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at the University of Missouri, effective August 1. 
Lee-Ann Jaykus of the NC State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

May 9, 2017

Jaykus Wins University’s Top Honor

Lee-Ann Jaykus, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, has been awarded the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence. 
Scene from Farm Animal Days

Apr 17, 2017

Despite Rain, Farm Animal Days Delights

Each spring CALS throws open the barn doors to thousands of area school children, teachers and families for a unique hands-on experience with agriculture. 
One corner of the Centennial Gateway against a cloud-filled sky

Mar 29, 2017

Kathariou Elected to American Academy of Microbiology

Sophia Kathariou, NC State professor of food science and microbiology, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. 
Dana Hanson teaches about salt and charcuterie.

Feb 24, 2017

A Dash of Salt (and A Lot of Time)

What does it take to make your own bacon? Associate professor and extension specialist Dana Hanson leads a four-week class out of Schaub Hall to educate the public on how to create their own bacon, sausage and more. 
mother and daughter looking at fresh produce at farmers market

Feb 15, 2017

Online Master of Nutrition Program Nabs Top National Ranking

NC State’s online Master of Nutrition program ranks No. 1 on a list of the country’s top programs. 
Caitlin Boon is a CALS alum, and her husband, Tomas Carbonell, is an NC State alum

Feb 1, 2017

AgPack Strong: Caitlin Boon Speaks Up For Food Safety

From a Wolfpack baby bottle and her first 4-H presentation at age 9, senior FDA official Caitlin Boon has a long history with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.