Department of Food Science at UMass Amherst

food science research

SECURING THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY

UMass Amherst scientists are conducting research to promote the safety of the food we eat—and to stop the spread of outbreaks when they occur.

Department News

FOOD SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT

FOOD SCIENCE RISING SENIOR WINS TOP UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH COMPETITION

Adam Forbes, a rising senior majoring in food science and mathematics, won first place in the Undergraduate Research Competition at IFT First, the annual event and expo of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), held recently in Chicago.

Forbes, who presented his research last month at IFT First, was recognized for his project, “Assessing and Predicting the Color Stability of Anthocyanins in the Presence of Ferrous Sulfate.”

Adam Forbes