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Department of Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

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Sep 7, 2018

Beyond Bacon & BBQ: 11 Foods Associated With North Carolina

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates North Carolina livestock, poultry and food products at $8 billion each year. These meat products not only have a positive impact on the state economy, but they taste great – and provide an affordable, safe and wholesome source of nutrition for a growing population. 

Dr. John Sheppard, coordinator for the undergraduate Bioprocessing Science Program, stirs malt while student Brandon Jackson (right) pours in the Schaub Hall lab.

Aug 7, 2018

The Beer Episode

In this episode of Audio Abstract, we talk beer brewing with John Sheppard, director of the NC State brewery (yes, we have a brewery here). Sheppard discusses exotic yeast species, sour beer, and shares his thoughts on craft brewing in North Carolina. 

Rodolphe Barrangou. Photo by Simon Griffiths.

Jul 31, 2018

The CRISPR whisperer

NC State researcher Rodolphe Barrangou considers himself an apostle of the miraculous gene-editing tool CRISPR. But he doesn’t want to spend all his time at the pulpit. Read more from NC State magazine. 

tables of fresh produce

Jul 25, 2018

Introducing the NC Food Innovation Lab

The North Carolina Food Processing Innovation Center, a soon-to-be hub for plant-based food science and manufacturing advancement, is undergoing some change. For starters, a new name: the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab. 

Malt is stirred for a beer production run in a Schaub Hall lab.

Jul 3, 2018

From Process to Pint Glass

There’s something brewing in the basement of Schaub Hall. The hoppy aroma can be traced to the NC State Brewing Lab, which plans to increase production later this year. 

Head shot of Amelia Wilson

Jun 29, 2018

Student Spotlight: An Enriching Step on the Path to Dental School

A master of nutrition student in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Amelia Wilson visits a local Head Start center to educate children and their parents about dental health. It’s all part of her goal to become a dentist. 

Bill Aimutis in a lab

Jun 22, 2018

Aimutis Tapped to Lead N.C. Food Processing Innovation Center

An R&D expert with more than 30 years of experience in corporate and academic settings, Bill Aimutis has been named director of the North Carolina Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC), a one-of-a-kind enterprise housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Rodolphe Barrangou

May 2, 2018

NC State’s Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Rodolphe Barrangou, Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research and professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences at North Carolina State University, has been elected into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the world’s most important and influential scientific societies. 

Group cutting ribbon in front of Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum

May 1, 2018

“The Future of Dairy Education”: CALS Celebrates New Museum, Education Center and Creamery

The new Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum will give visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a dairy farm and learn about the importance of the dairy industry in North Carolina, the history of Jersey cows and more. 

Group of Dining Diplomats students

Apr 17, 2018

Dining Diplomats Promote Health and Wellness on Campus

Eating nutritious meals on a college campus is no small feat. Enter Dining Diplomats, an innovative student-led program that educates NC State students on health and wellness.