Nutrition and Food Safety

Kristen Johnson Receives the Faculty Global Excellence Award from the UTIA Smith Center

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Kristen Johnson

Family and Consumer Sciences Professor/Nutritionist Recognized for International Service

General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Family and Consumer Sciences / Nutrition and Food Safety

The Farmer’s Dog Funds Veterinary Nutrition Residency at the University of Tennessee

Jun 16, 2025 News Release

Drs. Angela Rollins (holding a small white dog) and Maryanne Murphy at a statue of UT’s famous canine mascot Smokey.

Program Represents a Milestone for the Fresh Pet Food Industry

Farm & Food / Human & Animal Health / College of Veterinary Medicine / UTIA / Animal Protection / Continuing Education / Food Products / Nutrition and Food Safety / Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Nutrition

Four Researchers Honored by AAAS as Lifetime Fellows

Mar 28, 2025 Highlight

David G. White, dean of the University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture

Herbert College of Agriculture Dean Among Those Elected

General / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UT One Health Initiative / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Awards / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security / Nutrition and Food Safety

Thanksgiving Savings: Tennessee’s 2024 Holiday Meals Costs Drop

Nov 18, 2024 News Release

A woman shopping in a grocery store with a basket

UT Extension Shares Grocery Store Survey Results and Tips for Greater Savings

Economy / Farm & Food / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Security / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry

Simple Steps to Keep Food Borne Illness Off the Menu This Holiday Season

Nov 11, 2024 News Release

Cooked turkey on a table

UT Extension Shares Essential Food Safety Tips

Farm & Food / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Health and Safety / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry

In Hawaii, Parasites and Viruses Team Up in the Battle Against Fruit Flies

Oct 31, 2024 Highlight

Terminalia catappa tree and fruit on a Hawaiian beach

UTIA Entomologist Explains the Implication for Global Pest Control

Farm & Food / Insects & Pests / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Agricultural Education / Food Safety / Nutrition and Food Safety / Plant Protection

Research Team Receives Grant to Study Coatings to Protect Organic Produce

Oct 02, 2024 News Release

Cartons of blueberries

$3.5 Million Grant Will Include Development, Analysis and Education About Essential Oil Coatings

Economy / Farm & Food / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Extension / Food Science, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Food Products / Food Safety / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Health and Safety / Health and Wellness / Nutrition and Food Safety / Plant Protection

Fall in the Foothills Event Cancelled Due to Expected Inclement Weather

Sep 26, 2024 News Release

Sunset over the mountains behind a cornfield

UTIA Festival Was Set To Celebrate Autumn

Farm & Food / General / Youth & Family / AgResearch / East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Dairy / Food Products / Food Safety / Nutrition and Food Safety

UTIA Entomologist Elected President of SIP

Sep 10, 2024 Highlight

Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes

Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes to Serve as President of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology

General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Awards / Careers / Food Safety / Health and Safety / Leadership Development / Nutrition and Food Safety / Plant Protection

Qixin Zhong Wins Dean’s Professor Award

Aug 14, 2024 News Release

UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2024

General / AgResearch / Food Science, Department of / UTIA / awards and promotions / Food Products / Food Safety / Nutrition and Food Safety