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FAPC to host September high-pressure processing workshop for food industry professionals

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center will hot the Hiperbaric Global Roadshow Oklahoma on Sept. 17.
FAPC to host September high-pressure processing workshop for food industry professionals
Safely decorating with pumpkins

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Decorating pumpkins can be a fun way for families to celebrate fall or usher in the Halloween spirit, especially as long as everyone makes safety a priority.

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Cardwell named head of national research lab at OSU

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kitty Cardwell was appointed as the new director of the National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and Agricultural Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University.

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Five myths surrounding the Veterinary Feed Directive

Wed, Jan 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is true change can be a good thing, it rarely occurs without a learning curve. Not surprisingly, then, that is the case with the Veterinary Feed Directive after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently tightened

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What is the Veterinary Feed Directive?

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the calendar turns in a few weeks, it will not only usher in a new year, but also tighter federal controls on the use of some antibiotics for food animals.

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Solid science backing up stricter Veterinary Feed Directive

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When tougher guidelines around the Veterinary Feed Directive go into effect next month, it will change the way producers, veterinarians and feed distributors obtain, dispense and use medically important antibiotics in the

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Including vegetarians into holiday meals

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – What do you do when the guest list for the traditional holiday family meal includes someone who is vegetarian?

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Properly maintaining an emergency preparedness kit

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma families are strongly encouraged to prepare ahead of any potential natural disaster or possible crisis by setting aside some food and basic supplies as part of an emergency kit. But, in order for these kits to be truly

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Nutrition Facts Label getting an update

Wed, Jul 20, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the coming months, shoppers will begin to see a revamped Nutrition Facts Label stamped on packaged foods lining store shelves after the Food and Drug Administration approved a revised version of the label this spring.

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OSU-FAPC Food Labeling Workshop now offered online

Wed, Jul 9, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is now offering one of its popular courses, Food Labeling, to participants online.

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OSU receives grant to help with post-harvest loss reduction in Ghana

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – An estimated 9.4 billion people will be sharing what Earth has to offer by 2050, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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