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A One-stop Shop: OSU’s Food and Agricultural Products Center a valuable resource for students and entrepreneurs alike

In Oklahoma, creating and bringing a new food or agricultural product to market is easier than ever thanks to the Oklahoma State University's Food and Agricultural Product Center (FAPC).
A One-stop Shop: OSU’s Food and Agricultural Products Center a valuable resource for students and entrepreneurs alike
Q&A: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Food Industry

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Can the coronavirus be transmitted through food or packaging? There has been no evidence that food or food packaging is a likely source or route of transmission for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the World Health Organization, the

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Marching toward Bake and Take Month

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

While many sectors of the agricultural industry are prevalent throughout Oklahoma, the state often is recognized by being a leading producer of wheat. With this in mind, staff at Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural

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Entries open for 4-H Recipe Contest

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and the Made in Oklahoma Coalition will hold the second MIO Coalition 4-H Recipe Contest.

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FAPC impacts Oklahoma food industry in 2019

Tue, Jan 14, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center continued to support innovation and growth of food and agricultural businesses throughout Oklahoma in 2019, providing a total economic impact of more than $28 million.

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Food industry leaders meet with legislators at State Capitol

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The Industry Advisory Committee of the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center met at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City to help build relationships with legislators and discuss impacts of the OSU food

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Top 10 food safety tips to ensure a healthy holiday season

Tue, Dec 10, 2019

The Christmas season is here, and many will be gathering around the dinner table enjoying their favorite holiday meals. The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center wants to make sure families keep food safety tips in mind when preparing

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FAPC predicts top food trends for 2020

Tue, Dec 3, 2019

Protein options, refrigerated snacks, a new generation of foodies and more are on the menu for 2020, as the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center selects the hottest food trends for the upcoming year.

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Fact or fiction: Turkey makes you sleepy

Tue, Nov 19, 2019

When the last bite of turkey is consumed and the plates are cleared, the next item on the Thanksgiving agenda is a nap. Because turkey makes you sleepy, right? Darren Scott, food scientist at Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food &

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Food innovations unveiled during product development competition

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

Seventeen new food product creations were unveiled during the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center's third annual Food Product Innovation Competition.

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