https://qanr.usu.edu/ndfs/news-articles/index.xmlhttps://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://qanr.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-cache-food-pantries-receive-donations-from-utah-department-of-ag-food-amp-utah-farm-bureauThe Student Nutrition Access Center at Utah State University’s Logan campus recently received a donation of 1,000 pounds of ground beef from the Miracle of Agriculture Foundation, the charitable arm of the Utah Farm Bureau, in partnership with the Utah DeMonday, 5 May 2025https://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/annual-caas-greenhouse-sale.phpUSU’s annual Student Teaching Greenhouse Sale kicks off on Monday, April 14! Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the sale will run through graduation. After that, the hours will shift, so stop by early for the best selectiFriday, 11 April 2025https://research.usu.edu/awards/undergraduate-research-mentor/awardees/2025/kraus-katieKatie Kraus is a long-time proponent of undergraduate research. As an undergraduate student at USU she was an undergraduate research fellow, and was awarded the CAAS Undergraduate Researcher of the Year in 2006. Through her own experience, she learned firTuesday, 8 April 2025https://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/alyssa-reidhead-hands-on.phpProfessional Practice Assistant Professor Alyssa Reidhead creates opportunities for students to take action and learn in the process. Her outstanding work providing students with meaningful and memorable learning opportunities in the Department of NutritiWednesday, 19 March 2025https://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/katie-kraus-researcher-mentor-2025.phpKatie Kraus was once a student researcher in the dietetics bachelor’s program at Utah State University. She pursued her studies with zeal even then and was named Undergraduate Researcher of the Year in 2006. It turned out that her work then was merely theWednesday, 19 March 2025https://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/mia-dustin-scholar-researcher.phpDustin’s curiosity, passion for sports and dedication to learning have propelled her outstanding work in classes and as a student research assistant, both of which gained her recognition as the 2024-2025 College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences ScholarTuesday, 11 March 2025https://www.usu.edu/today/story/snac-partners-with-islamic-relief-usa-bear-river-association-of-governments-to-fight-food-insecurityThanks to a grant from Islamic Relief USA, Utah State University’s Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) offers boxes of shelf-stable halal foods to Muslim students looking to both practice their faith and maintain the sort of healthy diet needed to perfMonday, 10 March 2025https://www.usu.edu/today/story/utah-state-university-launches-pack-the-pantry-food-driveUtah State University is launching a food drive to support the Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, on the Logan campus. The drive will run through Dec. 20. SNAC provides food assistance to USU students, faculty and staff experiencing food insecurityThursday, 21 November 2024https://www.usu.edu/today/story/study-reveals-consumer-preferences-for-utahs-fresh-and-packaged-fruit-productsA recent study conducted by researchers at Utah State University's Department of Applied Economics explores Utah consumers’ perceptions and preferences regarding fresh and packaged fruit products. The research highlights the significant economic contributWednesday, 28 August 2024https://kslnewsradio.com/2125795/price-of-chocolate/The price of your Easter chocolate shot way up last year, but it has come down since. Utah chocolate makers are riding out the price spike felt around the world. Unfortunately, there are about a half dozen reasons why the price of chocolate isn’t droppingWednesday, 14 August 2024https://www.usu.edu/today/story/celebrate-national-ice-cream-day-early-with-usus-aggie-creameryIn anticipation of National Ice Cream Day, join in a "Cow to Cone" celebration hosted by Utah State University's Aggie Creamery on from 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Aggie Ice Cream shop at Aggie Blue Square, 1111 N. 800 East, Logan, across the street Wednesday, 17 July 2024https://www.usu.edu/today/story/planting-roots-of-peace-guest-shares-a-message-of-healing-and-food-security/?nl=960&utm_source=todaynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl960&utm_content=planting-roots-of-peace-guest-shares-a-message-of-healing-and-food-securityRoots of Peace funds the safe removal of landmines and other unexploded tools of war, then trains local people in vital agricultural techniques to improve land for food production. The organization provides growers with native and well-adapted plant materThursday, 25 April 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/2024/condensed-communication.phpIn academia, the ability to articulate complex research in a concise and engaging way is a coveted skill. An annual competition held at more than 200 universities worldwide, it is open to graduate students who are challenged to present their research in jMonday, 22 April 2024https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-student-food-pantry-welcomes-new-program-coordinator/?nl=926&utm_source=todaynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl926&utm_content=usu-student-food-pantry-welcomes-new-program-coordinatorThe student food pantry on Utah State University’s Logan campus recently welcomed Jonathon Walters as the program’s new coordinator. The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, is dedicated to increasing access to food while educating students about nutThursday, 28 September 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/taiwans-national-chung-hsing-university-welcomes-usu-delegation-after-pandemic-pauseSome of the USU delegation traveled to southern Taiwan to tour an organic cacao farm and begin discussions about possible collaborations with USU's food science department and the Aggie Chocolate Factory.Friday, 16 June 2023https://caas.usu.edu/ndfs/news-articles/jonathon-walters-q-and-a.phpSNAC Director Jonathon Walters answers questions.Thursday, 8 June 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/climbing-higher-aggies-elevated-students-complete-internships-at-aggie-chocolate-factoryStudents in Aggies Elevated are expanding their horizons with a new internship program at the Aggie Chocolate Factory with support from Daisy Brand.Thursday, 8 June 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/?story=usus-student-nutrition-access-center-gains-new-oversight-opportunitiesThe Student Nutrition Access Center at Utah State University will soon be under the oversight of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences.Monday, 10 April 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/abiodun-atoloye-qa.phpI am Abiodun Atoloye, an Assistant Professor at NDFS with a focus on the Nutrition Science arm of the department programs. I am a USU Aggie myself because I completed my PhD in Nutrition Science about 3 years ago from the same department.Thursday, 6 April 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usus-aggie-chocolate-factory-among-first-in-us-to-process-rare-albino-cocoa-beansUtah State University is excited to announce the arrival of rare Catongo cocoa beans at the Aggie Chocolate Factory. These unique albino beans, sourced from Fazenda Santa Teresa in Bahia, Brazil, will soon be processed into premium chocolate bars.Wednesday, 29 March 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aggie-alumnus-profile-ram-chaudharis-quest-for-learning-brings-global-successAt the age of 9, future Utah State University alumnus Ramjibhai Chaudhari left his remote Indian village north of Mumbai to get an education. Dindrol, his tiny village, lacked electricity, running water, sanitation infrastructure and a school. Thursday, 23 March 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/chocolate-course.phpUSU Extension is now offering an online course focusing on the process of making chocolate. It will cover how cocoa beans are harvested and processed on the farm and then how they are processed in the factory to make chocolate.Friday, 10 March 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/sharma-winder-endowment.phpSelected by a committee of his peers, Prateek Sharma, assistant professor in USU's Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, received the William C. Winder and Rebecca Stewart Winder Endowed Development Professorship in Food Sciences for 2022 Thursday, 6 October 2022https://www.usu.edu/today/story/recipes-for-success-usu-food-science-students-develop-award-winning-productsThis summer, NDFS grad students conquered three national product development competitions, securing two first-place wins in contests sponsored by Ocean Spray and the National Dairy Council, and a third-place award in the Institute of Food Technologists coThursday, 25 August 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/reed-ernstrom.phpReed Ernstrom, son of Professor C. Anthon Ernstrom, recalls growing up around the Nutrition and Food Scientist pioneer and Aggie Ice Cream memories from his childhood, college years, and adulthood. Tuesday, 2 August 2022https://www.usu.edu/today/story/?story=aggie-ice-cream-dairy-farmers-partner-for-ice-cream-day-fundraiserOn July 18, National Ice Cream Day, Unbottled will donate 100 cents to the USU Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) for every cone sold. SNAC will use the money to purchase milk from Gossner Foods, a difficult item to procure for the food pantry.Wednesday, 13 July 2022https://www.dairyprocessing.com/articles/1024-energy-drink-created-by-utah-state-students-wins-ndc-competition?e=cbronson@dairywest.com&utm_source=Daily+Dairy+Brief&utm_medium=Newsletter&oly_enc_id=8120I1627390E3SThe National Dairy Council announced a team comprised of USU students Nathan Pougher, Melissa Marsh, Chandler Stafford and Mackenzie Taylor as the winner of the NDC’s New Product Competition for their product, a 92% dairy energy drink called Moba Boba.Tuesday, 12 July 2022https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-master-of-public-health-student-helps-columbian-women-through-healthy-foodMaster of public health nutrition student Anna Cheal worked with the nonprofit Proyecto Florecer to help women in Colombia improve nutrition for themselves and their families through education and planning for the organization's community kitchen.Wednesday, 6 July 2022https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2022-06-22/aggie-ice-cream-day-celebrates-100-years-of-business-for-usu-based-creameryTo commemorate 100 years of Aggie Ice Cream, an event was held on Tuesday celebrating the creamery’s century-long legacy and its impact on the community. Wednesday, 22 June 2022https://www.hjnews.com/news/business/aggie-ice-cream-day-celebrated-at-iconic-usu-creamery/article_b1ab5782-b253-51c7-86dd-6e6b3605bf87.htmlThe first day of summer, recently recognized as Aggie Ice Cream Day, was celebrated at the doors of the Aggie Creamery on Tuesday commemorating 100 years of the locally produced product.Tuesday, 21 June 2022https://ksltv.com/496781/celebrating-aggie-ice-cream-day-to-kick-off-summer-2022/It’s the first day of summer, and KSL TV’s Casey Scott took Chopper 5 to Logan to get some Aggie ice cream. Tuesday was declared Aggie Ice Cream Day in February by Gov. Spencer Cox.Tuesday, 21 June 2022https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/utahs-official-aggie-ice-cream-day-celebrates-100-years-of-usu-produced-sweet-treatsNot only is Tuesday the first day of summer, but it's also Aggie Ice Cream Day — officially sanctioned by the State of Utah when Gov. Spencer Cox, an alumnus of Utah State University, signed an official declaration earlier this year that designated June 2Tuesday, 21 June 2022https://www.ksl.com/article/50427004/its-a-legacy-how-aggie-ice-cream-became-a-usu-and-utah-institution-over-the-past-100-yearsKen White can pinpoint one thing that unites everyone who ever attended Utah State University over the past century. No, it's not True Aggie Night. It's Aggie Ice Cream, a university program and brand that's still churning out delicious ice-cold desserts Tuesday, 21 June 2022https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-to-celebrate-100-years-of-aggie-ice-cream-on-june-21-with-events-promotionsIn February, Gov. Spencer Cox signed an official declaration designating June 21, 2022, as Aggie Ice Cream Day in recognition of the celebration of its centennial. The Aggie Creamery invites everyone to join in the celebration that day at the Aggie CreameThursday, 16 June 2022https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aubreyona-migliori-a-finalist-for-the-american-society-for-nutritions-emerging-leaders-awardNDFS student Aubreyona Migliori has been named a finalist in for a national nutritional science award from the American Society for Nutrition, which recognizes the highest quality research presented by students and young investigators at Nutrition 2022 LiThursday, 16 June 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/best-of-state-2022.phpThe Aggie Chocolate Factory and Aggie Creamery can add more accolades to their already impressive lists of awards. For the second year in a row, Aggie chocolate, ice cream, and specialty cheese have been awarded Best of State. Thursday, 26 May 2022https://mwg.aaa.com/via/eat-drink/favorite-ice-cream-shops-west"Aggie Ice Cream at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, just turned 100! There's almost always a line out the door of the much loved shop. It’s ice cream from cow’s milk, not chemicals, and student researchers have a hand in making it.”Thursday, 26 May 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/aggie-dietetics-alumna.phpFor Chelsea Norman, a graduate of Utah State University’s coordinated dietetics program, career success has meant traveling an unexpected path from clinical dietetics to medical communications, where she now fills a non-traditional role for a dietitian.Monday, 23 May 2022https://cachevalleyfamilymagazine.com/celebrating-a-centennial-of-aggie-ice-cream/Happy Birthday, Aggie Ice Cream! January 21, 2022 marked the 100-year anniversary of the quintessential Cache Valley treat, and Utah State University (USU) is celebrating all year!Friday, 20 May 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/idaho-milk-processors-scholarship.phpUSU students Dayna Makela and Jaylee Bastian have each been awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Idaho Milk Processors Association (IMPA). Bastion and Makela are both food science majors in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences.Monday, 9 May 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/acf-middleschool.phpBy Sixth graders at Butler Middle School recently got a taste of what it’s like to be Willy Wonka as part of a candy-making contest to bring to life the assigned classroom reading of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”Thursday, 28 April 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/caas-valedictorinan-2022.phpDietetics graduate Madeline Peterson has the honor of serving as the 2022 valedictorian for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Madeline, a Minnesota native, grew up in the rural town of Watertown. Tuesday, 26 April 2022https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/general-news/butler-middle-students-willy-wonka-project-results-in-creation-of-candy-bar/Six students from Butler Middle School recently got a taste of what it’s like to be Willy Wonka and Charlie Bucket — and, fortunately, nobody turned into a giant blueberry.Wednesday, 23 February 2022https://www.usu.edu/today/story/german-chocolate-factory-hires-more-usu-food-science-internsFollowing a successful internship by Utah State University student Josie Sorensen, a German chocolate company has selected three additional USU students to complete internships at the Halloren Chocolate Factory in Halle, Germany.Tuesday, 8 February 2022https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/aggie-ice-cream-100.phpThe year 2022 marks 100 years of business for Utah State University’s Aggie Creamery. To celebrate the centennial, the creamery is hosting a series of events as well as in-store and online monthly giveaways with prizes from local businesses. Wednesday, 12 January 2022https://usustatesman.com/which-aggie-ice-cream-flavor-would-you-be-based-on-your-astrological-sign/Figure out what ice cream flavor you are based off of your astrological sign!Thursday, 18 November 2021https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/usu-eastern-tech-skills-1.phpFor two USU dietetics students anxious to share important knowledge about food, launching a nonprofit organization in a country like India the summer after graduation, seemed like a dream they might realize ten years into the future. Wednesday, 17 November 2021https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2021/11/04/usu-aggie-chocolate-factory-works-with-worlds-best-cocoa-bean-supplier/#.YZQkUi2z1ByUtah State University’s Aggie Chocolate Factory has announced a new collaboration with Twenty Degrees, a cocoa bean supplier that sources beans from around the world.Tuesday, 16 November 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aggie-chocolate-factory-announces-a-new-single-source-premium-chocolateUSU’s Aggie Chocolate Factory is proud to announce a new collaboration with Twenty Degrees, a sustainable cocoa bean supplier that sources beans from around the world. Wednesday, 20 October 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/farmers-feeding-utah-connects-local-producers-with-students-in-needBefore the Farmers Feeding Utah Distribution Event had even begun, students were already lining up on the east end of the Quad to receive free ground beef and corn produced by local farmers.Monday, 13 September 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/food-science-student-receives-american-oil-chemists-society-fellowshipMelissa Marsh, a graduate student pursuing her doctorate in food science, recently received the Thomas H. Smouse Memorial Fellowship from American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS).Thursday, 5 August 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aggie-creamery-and-aggie-chocolate-factory-earn-best-of-state-honorsAggie Ice Cream and cheeses from the Aggie Creamery and artisan chocolate produced at the Aggie Chocolate Factory are delicious and named "Best in State."Tuesday, 3 August 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/dietetics-student-honored-by-the-utah-academy-of-nutrition-and-dieteticsRecent USU graduate Amria Farnsworth has been named the 2021 Outstanding Dietetics Student of the Year by the Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Thursday, 29 July 2021https://www.adsa.org/About-ADSA/Awards/2021/Award-Prateek-SharmaThe American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA) is pleased to announce Prateek Sharma as the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in Dairy Foods. Tuesday, 1 June 2021https://cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2021/05/18/nice-honor-for-a-marquisand-creamy-usu-product/#.YK0Zf6hKiUl A favorite in Cache Valley and across the state is, of course, Aggie Ice Cream. Recently, Utah State University’s Aggie Creamery took home a very special honor – a Utah Best of State award.Tuesday, 25 May 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aggie-creamery-and-aggie-chocolate-factory-earn-best-of-state-honorsThese delicious results of research and teaching in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences have been awarded Best of State honors in the categories of specialty cheeses, ice cream and culinary chocolate.Thursday, 13 May 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/aggie-chocolate-factory--outdoor-product-design--beaver-mountain--a-sweet-treatThis might just be the sweetest collaboration ever in USU’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.Thursday, 6 May 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/professor-silvana-martini-named-a-fellow-of-the-american-oil-chemists-societyProfessor Silvana Martini has been named a fellow of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Martini is a food scientist whose research is focused on developing healthier fats that have excellent sensory appeal to consumers.Wednesday, 5 May 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/cheese-making-where-dairy-meets-materials-scienceTo food scientists, cheese is more than just an ingredient for sandwiches or an appetizer. Cheese is chemistry, biology and physics all deliciously at work, and it’s big business in the dairy industry.Tuesday, 30 March 2021https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/rotc-ndfs.phpDuring the fall 2020 semester, students in Utah State University’s Advanced Dietetics Practicum course taught members of the Army and Air Force Reserve Office Training Corps (ROTC) about the importance of food and nutrition for optimal health and physicalFriday, 22 January 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/research-suggests-potential-for-growth-in-utahs-beef-industryIn a report released Jan. 20, 2021, researchers from Utah State University Extension and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) assess the potential for expanding meat processing capabilities in Utah and examine the potential demand for Utah bFriday, 22 January 2021https://utahstatemagazine.usu.edu/business/balance-in-the-chaos/We know that a healthy diet is part of the recipe for good health. But how do you put that into daily practice when your life is turned upside down? Tuesday, 12 January 2021https://caas.usu.edu/cultivate/fall20/moonola.phpIt's snack time! USU students used their creativity, food science knowledge and a lot of work to win the Institute of Food Technologists Smart Snacks for Kids competition.Wednesday, 11 November 2020https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/nutrition-education-for-refugees.phpRefugees face many changes in purchasing and preparing nutritious food for their families upon relocation. Nutrition education can be an important part of improving nutrition and health for refugees. Thursday, 13 August 2020https://www.abc4.com/news/community-over-crisis/usu-students-provide-food-to-aid-area-pantries/Students from Utah State University are providing food at the University’s Student Nutrition (SNAC) to individuals and families to aid area food pantries. This included harvesting excess fruit that would otherwise go to waste.Friday, 1 May 2020https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/impa.phpThe IMPA’s annual competition requires developing a product that contains at least 51 percent dairy. The USU team he led worked with a substance called whey phospholipid protein concentrate.Friday, 5 October 2018https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/cauli-crust.phpEarning a top spot in a national food science competition takes more than proving yourself as a chef, according to Vidita Deshpande, a PhD candidate studying food science at Utah State University.Monday, 27 August 2018https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/greece.phpThe Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world, and a group of Utah State University dietetics students recently visited the Greek island of Crete to learn the more about this healthy way of living.Thursday, 3 August 2017https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/retirement-reachout.php12 USU dietetic students created and implemented a health and wellness program at a Logan retirement center for their capstone projects. Friday, 7 April 2017https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/wengreen-game.phpIf a new game developed at Utah State University achieves its creators’ goals, parents in some Cache Valley communities may find their children requesting more fruits and vegetables at meal and snack times.Wednesday, 2 November 2016https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/aggie-fueling-station.phpThe Aggie Fueling Station had a goal of working together to provide athletes with the food they need to complement the physical demands of training and nutrition and dietetic students.Monday, 9 May 2016https://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/usu-snac-mobile.phpUtah State University’s Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) on the Logan campus is collaborating with the Utah Food Bank and Cache Community Food Pantry to launch a mobile food pantry available to both students and the broader public. The mobile pantry