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Reducing food waste
Jun 23, 2016
- Kortoumou Sidibé, an Oklahoma State University student, was named the winner of the Nescafé Get Started Project funded by Nestlé, which inspires young African entrepreneurs to create ideas to help society.
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OSU faculty members complete volunteer assignments in Nicaragua
Jun 10, 2016
- Tim Bowser and Barbara Brown, OSU faculty members, completed volunteer assignments through Partners of the Americas and the United States Agency for International Development-supported Farmer-to-Farmer program.
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Meal kit delivery continues to be a growing trend
Jun 09, 2016
- Forget writing a list and going to the grocery store to purchase food for meals. Now, ingredients can be purchased and delivered to the front door with the simple click of a button, thanks to a growing food trend – meal kit delivery.
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Grocery guru appointed to FAPC advisory board
May 19, 2016
- Appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Philip Payment, vice president of merchandising and marketing for Homeland Acquisition Corporation Inc. in Oklahoma City, joins the 16-member FAPC Industry Advisory Committee to help oversee the center’s mission and vision.
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Remember food safety when firing up the grill
May 18, 2016
- FAPC wants Oklahomans to have a safe and fun summer and suggests food safety tips when preparing favorite, summertime meals.
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FAPC helps student grow her passion in research
May 05, 2016
- Christian Ley, an OSU biosystems and agricultural engineering junior originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is researching microalgae for renewable fuel production at FAPC.
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Food Safety for the Future
May 02, 2016
- We have been fortunate to have an abundant food supply that is provided by a network of food producers, processor and retailers. Despite technological advancements with the food chain, the Centers for Disease Control estimates foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans annually.
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Tracking your products from production to store
Apr 25, 2016
- Consumers are hearing more and more about products being recalled because of mislabeling or safety issues.
- Oklahoma State University study could bring new uses for oil-field wastewater
- FAPC's Nurhan Dunford and her team have spent much of the past five years developing strains of algae that can be turned into biofuels and feedstocks for food or medicines. The researchers also are using the algae to clean water contaminated by agriculture and oil production.
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Support local food companies during MIO Month in April
Apr 11, 2016
- April is Made in Oklahoma Month, and Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is encouraging Oklahomans to celebrate by supporting local food companies.
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Oklahoma grown-wines win awards
Apr 08, 2016
- Canadian River Vineyards and Winery uses Oklahoma-grown grapes to consistently make award-winning wines.
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Millennials change grocery shopping
Apr 07, 2016
- It was not that long ago when shopping for food at a local neighborhood grocery store was a weekly routine for families.
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FAPC offers favorite eats through recipe book
Mar 31, 2016
- Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is offering its first recipe book, showcasing favorite eats and encouraging the use of Made in Oklahoma products.
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Improving global food safety from farm to fork
Mar 24, 2016
- Oklahoma State University faculty and staff understand the need for proper food handling from farm to fork nationwide and is becoming a leader in global food safety.
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From groundbreaking to today, reflecting on the success of FAPC
Mar 11, 2016
- With the 20-year anniversary nearing for Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center, individuals closely tied to the food-processing center are reflecting on the success of the center.
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Progression through Foundation Focus
Mar 11, 2016
- FAPC takes prides in meeting the needs of the food and agricultural industry.
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FAPC promotes Bake and Take Month in March
Mar 10, 2016
- Since Oklahoma is one of the leading producers of wheat, Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is excited to promote this commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month in March.
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Probiotics in Poultry
Feb 29, 2016
- Researchers at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, a part of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, are studying the implementation of probiotics in chicken feed.
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FAPC Research Symposium features research and top student awards
Feb 26, 2016
- Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center held its FAPC Research Symposium highlighting food and agricultural products research conducted by FAPC and other researchers.
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Generous gift supports OSU's food safety program
Feb 25, 2016
- Oklahoma State University is becoming a leader in food safety thanks in part to a generous gift from Lopez Foods. The Oklahoma City food manufacturer provided a $100,000 gift to support OSU’s food safety program in educating and preparing students for food safety careers and providing companies with food safety needs.
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Top 10 food safety tips for this holiday season
Dec 15, 2015
- Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center wants to make sure you keep food safety tips in mind when preparing those holiday meals.
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FAPC picks top 16 food trends for 2016
Dec 11, 2015
- Food safety, healthy eating, food waste and big flavors are on the menu for 2016, as Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center picks the hottest food trends for the upcoming year.
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FAPC plays vital role in preparing students with real-world experience
Dec 08, 2015
- Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center plays a vital role in educating and training undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on, real-world experience to prepare them for career opportunities in the food industry.
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Take part in online journey through ‘Farm to Fork’ Massive Open Online Course
Dec 07, 2015
- For the second consecutive year, Bailey Norwood, professor in the department of agricultural economics for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, will be conducting an online journey connecting agricultural science and the food people eat.
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FAPC advisory board tours Lopez Foods
Nov 20, 2015
- FAPC’s advisory board recently met at Lopez Foods to discuss food and agricultural issues and take a tour of the Oklahoma City facility.
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