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A woman-founded skin care company has put Guelph on the map in the competitive global beauty market. Veriphy Skincare was created at the University of Guelph, where researchers discovered PhytoSpherix, a plant-based form of glycogen sustainably derived from Ontario sweetcorn. The U of G lab breakthrough happened in Dr. John Dutcher's physics lab and evolved into a commercially successful biotech brand with distribution in Canada and the U.S. through brands such as Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty, Amazon and select premium spas.

With entrants from the Guelph and Ridgetown campuses, the event celebrated the 30th year of competition. See photos and read a recap of the event in the Guelph Mercury Tribune: Guelph students compete in 30th Project SOY Plus

The U of G professor of dry bean breeding and computational biology was recognized by the North American Plant Phenotyping Network. Read more: Early Career Awards — North American Plant Phenotyping Network.

Traditional feeding strategies often rely on a gestation diet until sows are moved into the farrowing room. However, this approach may not fully meet the increased and dynamic nutrient and amino acid demands of the transition period, which can affect sow body condition, milk production and ultimately piglet performance. To address this concern, Dr. Nicole Gregory and colleagues from the lab of Dr.

Western science is beginning to recognize knowledge systems that Indigenous Peoples have cultivated for generations.

Joanne Garcia-Moores, Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisor in Research at the University of Guelph, explores what happens when researchers approach Indigenous Knowledges with cultural humility and how this shift strengthens ethics, relationships and discovery.

A delegation of Canadian senators conducted a full day fact-finding mission on Friday, March 6, 2026, visiting several major food system organizations and research facilities across Southwestern Ontario. Senator Tracy Muggli talked with Farms.com editor Andrew Joseph on March 11 to provide her views on visiting and learning about how the Ontario Beef Research Centre, Guelph Food Innovation Centre, Arrell Food Institute, and Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility go about their business to help create domestic food security. The tour supported the Senate Committee on Agriculture an

Avian influenza has been found in dairy cattle in the Netherlands--the first case outside of the United States. U of G Immunologist Reseracher Dr. Shayan Sharif explains how it was identified, studied and contained in the U.S., preventing further spread. Read the story in Farmtario: Researchers stay on trail of bovine bird flu origin.

Nearly 400 participants came together for a day-long virtual gathering to explore the intersections of Indigenous Knowledges, agriculture and food.

The Weaving Knowledge Gathering invited researchers, community leaders, students and Knowledge Holders to convene, with the goal of fostering dialogue and a deeper understanding of balanced, responsible and respectful research with Indigenous Peoples and communities.

University of Guelph researchers are continuing to explore how an Indigenous planting practice called the “Three Sisters” could contribute to future small-scale, sustainable farming and community-driven research. 

University of Guelph researcher Dr. Rebecca Hallett has been trapping, testing and quantifying canola flower midge (CFM) populations since 2021. Hallett spoke to members of the Ontario Canola Growers during the annual general meeting about her work determining where swede midge and CFM are feeding in this province.