At CALS, Food Science students are gaining skills and advancing the knowledge necessary to make meaningful contributions toward ensuring that all people have access to a safe, healthy, affordable, and sustainable food supply.? Cornell faculty and students are engaged in cutting-edge research designed to:

  • Identify and prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
  • Develop improved preservation methods to expand the available food supply.
  • Evaluate the role of fruit and vegetables in preventing cancer.
  • Reduce nutrient losses during processing, storage, and transport of foods.
  • Improve the effectiveness of food fortification.
  • Develop foods that may someday travel to other planets with astronauts.