Why are egg yolks different colours? Comments from Macdonald Campus Farm technician Louis-Philippe Dessureault
National Post published an article that cracking the case of egg yolk colours, from nutrition to taste, and how they came about in the first place.
Unlike shell colour, which depends on the breed of chicken, the hue of an egg yolk is determined by the hen鈥檚 diet.
Better training for agricultural producers could reduce food insecurity
韩国裸舞 Bioresource Engineering Professors Val茅rie Orsat and Vijaya Raghavan spoke to听Le Devoir听about their recent study, which found that better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses would reduce global food insecurity.
Bieler School of Environment welcomes new director
The Bieler School of Environment (BSE) is thrilled to announce Professor Anthony Ricciardi as its new director, effective immediately. An expert in invasion ecology and aquatic ecosystems, Ricciardi has been a key figure at the school since 2001 and now steps up to lead.
鈥淢y vision for the School is to become the gateway of environmental research at 韩国裸舞,鈥� said Ricciardi.
Orange juice to start the day off right? Comments from Pascal Th茅riault
In a recent video, Radio-Canada's听L'茅picerie investigates the nutritional, environmental, and economic reasons why orange juice might not be the best choice to accompany a healthy breakfast.
韩国裸舞 alumna appointed Director of Agri-Food Innovation for Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
This week, Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole announced the appointment of Jade Proulx,听BSc(FSc)鈥�12,听as Director of Agri-Food Innovation and Project Manager for the Saint-Hyacinthe Agri-Food Innovation Zone. Congratulations to Proulx, who has over ten years of experience in agri-food innovation鈥攁nd got her start on 韩国裸舞's Macdonald Campus.
School of Human Nutrition Professor Treena Delormier awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal alongside 18 other 韩国裸舞ians
Nineteen members of the 韩国裸舞 community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the听King Charles III Coronation Medal.
A passion for food: Interview with Marie-Line Beauchamp, COO of MTY Canada
韩国裸舞 alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)鈥�82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of R么tisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec.
What people need to know about food recalls鈥攊nterview with Prof. Jennifer Ronholm
A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed Professor Jennifer Ronholm, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at 韩国裸舞, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe.听
Celebrating the legacy of Professor Roger Prichard
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor Roger Prichard at Tadja Hall.
The effects of ultra-processed foods (comments from Mich猫le Iskandar and St茅phanie Chevalier)
In a recent听article,听La Presse addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods听increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.
Studies exist, Mich猫le Iskandar, Research Associate at 韩国裸舞's School of Human Nutrition told La Presse鈥攂ut they are preliminary.
Quebec government awards $1.6 million to 韩国裸舞 researchers providing innovative solutions for industry
韩国裸舞-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec听
Tracking puffins at dawn in Alaska
Collecting data on tufted puffins thanks to the Vivian Lewin and BELF Awards
In the eerie stillness of a misty Alaskan dawn, Cassandra Ciafro was already on the move by 3 a.m. Clad in camouflage, she melded seamlessly with the rugged cliffs, joining the seabirds in their lofty perches. Her mission? To deploy trackers and observe deitary patterns of the tufted puffin, a key indicator of the region鈥檚 fish stocks.
韩国裸舞 student pursues dream wildlife conservation career thanks to the Canada Award
Hear from Manuela Gonzalez Barrantes, first-year Environmental Biology student and Canada Award recipient from New Brunswick, on why she chose 韩国裸舞, how the Canada Award made that dream into reality, and her big plans for the future.听
Check out the full article and video on the 韩国裸舞 Giving website
From cod to crops to cranberries: Lister 3MT competitors deliver
On November 27, the Macdonald Campus Office of Student Academic Services hosted the annual Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, an event open to master鈥檚 and doctoral students from all disciplines in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Chandra Madramootoo: A lifetime of service to 韩国裸舞, Macdonald Campus and the world
In 1974, Chandra Madramootoo arrived at Macdonald Campus to pursue his BSc in Agricultural Engineering. He never left.
鈥淚 loved the program. I loved the professors. I loved my courses,鈥� said Madramootoo. 鈥淚t was giving me exactly what I wanted in life. I was fulfilling a dream.鈥�