Students /foodscience/taxonomy/term/6/all en Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition /foodscience/channels/event/activity-booklet-fascinating-world-birds-2026-edition-337011 Come explore the fascinating world of birds! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000 admin 83498 at /foodscience Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition /foodscience/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2026-edition-365848 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a> in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at ϲ University, has put together a lovely <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000 admin 83502 at /foodscience Activity Booklet: From Seeds to Trees - 2026 edition /foodscience/channels/event/activity-booklet-seeds-trees-2026-edition-365750 &;&;&;/&; Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:17 +0000 admin 83500 at /foodscience Activity Booklet: The Joys of Spring - 2026 edition /foodscience/channels/event/activity-booklet-joys-spring-2026-edition-337044 Join us in welcoming back spring! Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:14:33 +0000 admin 83260 at /foodscience ϲ has become a leader in cannabis science /foodscience/channels/news/mcgill-has-become-leader-cannabis-science-365046 <p>The 4th <a href="https://qaqcc.com/cannabis-scientific-symposium/">Cannabis Scientific Symposium: From Plants to People</a>, to be held May 5–6 at the RI-MUHC, brings together top researchers as well as investigators, policymakers and industrial stakeholders from across Canada and around the globe. Among the speakers are Allyn Howlett and Bruce Bugbee, two of the most influential scientists in cannabinoid and cannabis research.</p> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:46:54 +0000 admin 81930 at /foodscience Loblaw to identify U.S. products affected by tariffs in its grocery stores—Pascal Thériault comments /foodscience/channels/news/loblaw-identify-us-products-affected-tariffs-its-grocery-stores-pascal-theriault-comments-364339 <p>Canadian grocery giant Loblaw is preparing to add labels to U.S. products affected by tariffs, allowing consumers to distinguish them from other products on shelves and understand why they cost more.</p> <p>ϲ University agronomist and economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">Pascal Thériault</a> <a href="https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2147279/loblaws-etiquettes-produits-canadiens-americains?">told<em> Radio-Canada</em> that this measure will support consumers in their choices.</a></p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:59:42 +0000 admin 81949 at /foodscience Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne /foodscience/channels/news/welcome-message-dean-message-de-bienvenue-de-la-doyenne-366268 <p>Dear Macdonald Campus Community,</p> <p>It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at ϲ University. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.</p> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000 admin 81880 at /foodscience Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions /foodscience/channels/news/evolution-canadian-agriculture-and-need-sustainable-solutions-364346 <p>In the Hill Times, <a href="/macdonald/saji-george">Saji George</a>, Associate Professor in ϲ University's Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, argues that with the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, <a href="https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/03/17/evolution-of-canadian-agriculture-and-need-for-sustainable-solutions/453677/">Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.</a>  </p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:27:32 +0000 admin 81947 at /foodscience Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels /foodscience/channels/news/pascal-theriault-warns-consumers-be-lookout-misleading-canadian-labels-366300 <p>Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves or vague labels like “Designed in Canada.” This misleading practice gives consumers the impression that products are Canadian when they are not.</p> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:54:28 +0000 admin 81895 at /foodscience Dietetics students help MUHC mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special meal /foodscience/channels/news/dietetics-students-help-muhc-mark-national-indigenous-peoples-day-special-meal-365920 <p>Earlier this month, the ϲ University Health Centre (MUHC) marked National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) with a special Indigenous-inspired cafeteria meal, featuring baked salmon, wild rice salad, and blueberry bannock.</p> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:11:30 +0000 admin 81908 at /foodscience Four exceptional Macdonald Campus student leaders selected for Gold Key Awards /foodscience/channels/news/four-exceptional-macdonald-campus-student-leaders-selected-gold-key-awards-364450 <p>Please join us in congratulating the 2025 winners of the Macdonald Campus Gold Key Awards, selected for their outstanding contributions, passion, and commitment to enriching student life on our campus. Read their stories below.</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:48:17 +0000 admin 81885 at /foodscience Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers /foodscience/channels/news/ghanas-cocoa-price-surge-bitter-truth-chocolate-lovers-366377 <p>Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">Pascal Thériault</a> about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This significant price hike is expected to affect not only other cocoa-producing countries but also global chocolate manufacturers and consumers.</p> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:26:53 +0000 admin 81879 at /foodscience Bridging worlds as the ice recedes /foodscience/channels/news/bridging-worlds-ice-recedes-366064 <p>ϲ PhD candidate Alexandra Langwieder works with James Bay Indigenous communities to better understand polar bears</p> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:55:31 +0000 admin 81899 at /foodscience Quebec's Exceldor to be sold to Ontario company Sofina Foods—Pascal Thériault comments /foodscience/channels/news/quebecs-exceldor-be-sold-ontario-company-sofina-foods-pascal-theriault-comments-365489 <p>The Quebec cooperative Exceldor, known for its chicken breasts, wings, and nuggets, has taken steps to sell its assets to the Ontario company Aliments Sofina.</p> <p>For the sale to be completed, it must be approved by two-thirds of the cooperative's members and two-thirds of the investment shareholders, as well as the Canadian Competition Bureau.</p> Thu, 22 May 2025 19:46:52 +0000 admin 81925 at /foodscience Is eating Canadian better for your health? /foodscience/channels/news/eating-canadian-better-your-health-364900 <p>In a recent article, <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/societe/2025-04-06/sante-et-bien-etre/manger-canadien-meilleur-pour-la-sante.php"><em>La Presse </em>investigates whether boycotting American products could improve our health.</a> Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible—but only if we change other eating habits in the process.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:45:05 +0000 admin 81940 at /foodscience