Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas

06/04/2026

Proud to see Dr. Renee Threlfall of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service helping showcase Arkansas agriculture on the international stage!

05/28/2026

Special thanks to Andrew Bottini , Corporate Chef at Newly Weds Foods, for sharing his time, talent, and passion in support of outreach for the Department of Food Science. During his visits, he connected with students at Fayetteville High School and Don Tyson School of Innovation, helping inspire the next generation of food science professionals. We are incredibly grateful for industry leaders and companies like Newly Weds Foods that continue to invest in education, mentorship, and outreach. 👏🍽️🔬

05/19/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce Dr. Craig Bacon as the new head of our department.

After a 35-year career in food production, Craig Bacon is bringing his love of teaching and research to the University of Arkansas as its next food science department head. From guiding teams through new product development processes...

04/24/2026

2026 Product Innovation Showcase!

04/23/2026

Congratulations!!

University of Arkansas College Bowl Team sweeps the IFTSA South Central Region for the third year in a row! They're headed to IFT FIRST national competition this summer.

Congrats to the team!
Maust
Frisby
Avellaneda
Roldán Pérez
Shults
Longwith

03/10/2026

Very cool research Dr. Rahman and graduate student Ruslan Mehadi Galib!

03/10/2026

Food Science outreach! Thank you Dr. Seo and the Sensory Science group!

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

02/05/2026

We are kicking off the 2026 FFA with the Battle Town Rivalry Event and preparing for the state CDE.