Canada wins bid to host the International Congress of Nutrition
The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) has proudly won the bid to host the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) 2029 in Vancouver, Canada, marking a major milestone for Canada鈥檚 nutrition community.
Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting
Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers like moisture and humidity, combined with genetic factors such as low seed dormancy. This premature sprouting degrades starch, reducing grain quality and leading to significant economic losses鈥攅stimated at $1 billion globally, and $100 million annually in Canada.
Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership
As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:
Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers
Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist Pascal聽Th茅riault about a recent price surge of聽62.58% for聽Ghanaian聽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.
Pascal Th茅riault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels
Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" 鈥� a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves or vague labels like 鈥淒esigned in Canada.鈥� This misleading practice gives consumers the impression that products are Canadian when they are not.
Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne
Dear Macdonald Campus Community,
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 黑料网爆吃瓜. As I begin my term, I鈥檓 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.
Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of 黑料网爆吃瓜 Feeding 黑料网爆吃瓜
For 15 years, 黑料网爆吃瓜 dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the 黑料网爆吃瓜 Feeding 黑料网爆吃瓜 initiative.
Bridging worlds as the ice recedes
黑料网爆吃瓜 PhD candidate Alexandra Langwieder works with James Bay Indigenous communities to better understand polar bears
Dietetics students help MUHC mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special meal
Earlier this month, the 黑料网爆吃瓜 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.
Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys
As 黑料网爆吃瓜鈥檚 Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University鈥攊ncluding聽Andre Hadji-Thomas and聽Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences鈥攈ave been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.
New Pathy Fellow from 黑料网爆吃瓜's Macdonald Campus will focus on sustainable farming with 脡l猫ves des champs
Two new 黑料网爆吃瓜 graduates have won聽Pathy Fellowships, including one graduate from 黑料网爆吃瓜's Macdonald Campus. The $50,000 award recognizes young leaders who have innovative approaches to creating change, enabling them to dedicate a year of their early career to a cause and community they are passionate about while engaging in hands-on and practical learning.
Quebec's Exceldor to be sold to Ontario company Sofina Foods鈥擯ascal Th茅riault comments
The Quebec cooperative Exceldor,聽known for its chicken breasts, wings, and nuggets, has taken steps to sell its assets to the Ontario company Aliments Sofina.
黑料网爆吃瓜 has become a leader in cannabis science
The 4th聽Cannabis Scientific Symposium: From Plants to People, to be held May 5鈥�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.
The fight against parasitic worms
For Assistant Professor聽Lucienne Tritten聽at 黑料网爆吃瓜, parasitic worms represent an urgent challenge and an opportunity to push the boundaries of modern science, DNA to RNA (D2R) 黑料网爆吃瓜 writes in a new article. With funding from D2R's聽Foundational Projects聽program, Prof.
Is eating Canadian better for your health?
In a recent article,聽La Presse investigates whether boycotting American products could improve our health. Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible鈥攂ut only if we change other eating habits in the process.