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�� opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:42 +0000

�� has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:23:50 +0000

��’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three �� teams entered into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent �� at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago in July 2026—one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the global food science community.

Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:40:22 +0000

A new NSERC CREATE initiative, MIXCHEM, is reshaping how Canada prepares researchers to confront the growing challenge of complex chemical mixtures in the environment. Prof. Stéphane Bayen, a leading voice in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, is helping drive this interdisciplinary program, which blends cutting‑edge analytical training with hands‑on experience across industry, government, and academia.

BIENFAITS : Emerging Approaches to Create Tomorrow's Healthy and Sustainable Food Product (Day 1)

carolyne.dubreuil@mcgill.ca — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:08:40 +0000

Quebec’s food companies are adjusting to today’s regulatory and socio‑economic landscape by setting bold new targets. Reformulating products to meet these nutritional, sustainable, and pleasure‑driven goals is a significant challenge.

BIENFAITS : Emerging Approaches to Create Tomorrow's Healthy and Sustainable Food Product (Day 2)

carolyne.dubreuil@mcgill.ca — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:26:53 +0000

�� researchers identify a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:45:07 +0000

An interdisciplinary team including researchers at �� has found a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. The chemicals include traces of pesticides, antimicrobials and additives used in plastics and personal-care products. The findings were published across five papers.

Irradiated cannabis might still harbour toxic fungi and residues, �� study finds

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:16:56 +0000

Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a �� study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concerns about health risks for vulnerable users, particularly those with weakened immune systems.

WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:25:23 +0000

In Canada, researchers from ��’s WELL-E Chair are using artificial intelligence to improve the welfare of dairy cows. At a farm in Montreal, high-definition cameras track cows’ movements, ear positions, and walking patterns to gather behavioral data. These subtle signals help assess the animals’ physical and mental health.

Remembrance ceremony brings generations together to honour Canadian veterans

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:57:15 +0000

On November 6, the John Abbott–Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony united students, veterans, and community members in tribute to Canada’s armed forces. Held on the John Abbott College football field, the event featured moving speeches and a solemn wreath-laying at Macdonald Campus’s War Memorial.

Lallemand Lecture Series - Gut Microbiota: Impact on Health, Disease and the Strategic Role of Biotics

carolyne.dubreuil@mcgill.ca — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:00:51 +0000

Registration is required.

(re)FORMULATION - How can we expand the range of available protein ingredients?

carolyne.dubreuil@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:07:03 +0000

Conference and webinar organized by ��'s Consortium for Research, Innovation, and Transformation of Agri-Food (RITA)

International guest speaker: Dr. Christophe Blecker, Université de Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech