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        <description><![CDATA[ Wright shared insights related to food, food ingredients, and nutrition. She explained how people should interpret labels and the complexities of topics such as raw milk, protein, and color additives.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emily Hodson M.S. ’03 balances innovation, family legacy, and sustainability as the head winemaker at Veritas Winery and Vineyards in Charlottesville. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Melissa Wright gives tips on how to safely make your own natural Easter egg food dyes at home. She also gives tips for making sure your Easter eggs stay food safe. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Schwarz talked about the rapid invasion of blue catfish in the bay, the ecological and economic impacts, and the promising potential to turn this challenge into an opportunity.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Building on several years of research led by faculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the agreement establishes a framework to expand collaborative research in bioplastics and explore future pathways for commercialization. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The program prepares Virginia Tech and Tennessee State University students for careers in Extension and agricultural education. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Tariffs &amp; holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Researchers develop a proof-of-concept process to strengthen biodegradable paper coatings and reduce plastic waste. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the Virginia elections on Nov. 4, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>Beware homemade treats this Halloween, says food safety expert </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech food safety expert urges families to avoid homemade Halloween treats due to allergen and contamination risks, recommending store-bought options for a safer holiday. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:38 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Global Teaching Scholars fuel cross-border connections </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Faculty leave the summer workshop at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland with fresh plans for study abroad, virtual exchanges, and global partnerships. ]]></description>
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        <title>Proof of concept grants to propel emerging research</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ten proposals were selected for the 2025 round of funding from the LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures&#39; program that supports faculty in advancing the life-changing potential of technology emerging from research.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Class of 2025: Liv Huselton turns food science into flavorful innovation</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An Outstanding Senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Huselton blends research, service, and leadership to launch her career in product development at The Hershey Company. ]]></description>
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        <title>Banning artificial food dyes: Why now and the challenges it presents to the food industry</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Artificial food dyes are on their way out. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s taking steps to phase them out by the end of 2026.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Plants over plastics</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Researchers make sustainable packaging more durable, offering a less-expensive, energy-efficient alternative to plastic. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Super Bowl experts: Fan fatigue, commercial expectations, Kendrick Lamar, and more</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food, commercials, and entertainment take center stage. See what these Virginia Tech experts have to say about Sunday&#39;s big game.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Tariffs &amp; stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/01/tariffs-stock-market-radon-red-dye-confirmation-hearings-experts.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food: Expert shares what you need to know</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech food scientist Dr. Sean O&#39;Keefe answers the age-old question of how to take care of your cast iron cookware.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding Thanksgiving topics and issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meals at Thanksgiving and other holidays serve as great social occasions for catching up with family and friends — and for the sake of all gathered, the culinary delights on the table should be not just delicious and visually sumptuous, but also safe.  Melissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Lester Schonberger, associate extension specialist, are both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology and explain what you can do to reduce your risk of foodborne illness this holiday season. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Utensils used to cook meat carry the risk of cross-contamination. Here&#39;s how to reduce that risk according to a food scientist. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[  Tailgating and college football also means comfort foods and extending that grilling season into the Fall. Virginia Tech Food Safety Expert Melissa Wright joined Here @ Home to talk about the dos and don’ts of food preparation and storage when you’re tailgating. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An outbreak of listeriosis has been linked back to people consuming deli meat contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, hospitalizing 57 people and killing nine. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to investigate this outbreak, Virginia Tech Associate Extension Specialist Lester Schonberger spoke about how such outbreaks occur and how to remain safe. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech and Hardywood have launched their newest collaboration beer: Fightin&#39; Hokies Orange Wheat. This traditional German wheat beer with a Hokie twist of infused orange peel is hitting stores and bottle shops across Virginia.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Marcy, esteemed researcher, professor, mentor to many, and former department head, died on Aug. 26 at the age of 72. A celebration of life will be held Sept. 28 at Blacksburg United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/cals-switzerland-study-abroad.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ To learn more, come to the Global Education Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Seven people were honored in the college&#39;s 29th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, AI and misinformation, salmonella, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Land-grant institutions play a large role in accomplishing both national and international goals.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Another school year has begun, and for Hokie sports fans that means the start of a new football season and a lot of tailgating. But tailgating brings unique food safety challenges that you don’t necessarily have to worry about when eating at home.    Virginia Tech food safety specialist Melissa Wright is here with a few tips you can follow to make sure your tailgate fun isn’t spoiled by foodborne illness. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food and entertainment take center stage. Ahead of the big game, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including Taylor Swift&#39;s impact on the NFL and gender bias, a new era of marketing, gambling, healthy snacks, and more. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Six Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension projects have been awarded funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grants program. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/vt_experts_november_2.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>VT News — Virginia Tech’s global impact: Dropping in on Hokies studying and working around the world</title>
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        <title>Seven Fifty Daily — The Science of Lees Aging</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech&#39;s expert advice for a safe and scrumptious Oyster Month</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Whether enjoying the briny freshness of raw oysters on the half shell or savoring Virginia’s favorite shellfish in a cooked dish, food safety is a crucial ingredient to enjoy Virginia Oyster Month. ]]></description>
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        <title>WFXR  — How long will Halloween Candy stay safe to eat after Oct. 31?</title>
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        <title>WFXR — Changing global climate could impact beer taste and price, study shows</title>
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        <title>Office of the Governor of Virginia — Governor Glenn Youngkin announces more than $550,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant funding for Virginia</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Experts available: 2023 elections, daylight saving driver fatigue, Halloween, and more</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Every year, millions of kids go to houses for ubiquitous trick-or-treating. To ensure what’s put into each trick-or-treater’s bag is a safe treat when eaten, Alexis Hamilton, an assistant professor of food processing microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Technology, has some tips and tricks. ]]></description>
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        <title>U.S. News and World Report — What can you do with a food science degree?</title>
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        <title>Faculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The college announced its 2023 award winners at the 28th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff picnic. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>New study finds global climate change could impact the flavor and cost of American beer</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications found the changing global climate may be affecting the flavor and cost of beer.     A warmer and drier climate is expected to lower the yield of hops — the aromatic flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant that give beer its signature bitter flavor — in Europe up to 18 percent by 2050. The alpha acid content of hops is also expected to drop as crops begin to ripen earlier.    “These climate variations may cause changes in the essential oils of particular varieties of hops,” said Herbert Bruce, assistant professor of practice for undergraduate education in Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology and co-creator of the university’s official Fightin’ Hokies beers ]]></description>
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        <title>Food Digest: Fall 2023 Edition</title>
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        <title>In memoriam: George J. Flick, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Food Science and Technology</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Diversity Council recognized four individuals for their dedication to diversity and inclusion in their departments and their communities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ How one Virginia Tech researcher is securing a domestic supply of rare earth elements – which are critical components in emerging green energy technologies – while also reducing the impacts of waste treatment. ]]></description>
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