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In this article from At Guelph, CME PhD student Rita Hansen Sterne discusses the benefits of engaging in interdisciplinary work. Rita collaborated with fellow management PhD student Anahita Khazaei, and ecology PhD students Eric Harvey and Collette Ward on “Paradox and Dialogue: Ecology, Management and Food Sustainability” a presentation that was given at the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society Conference in Michigan this past June.

In today's Guelph Mercury, Prof. Sylvain Charlebois discusses factors affecting the lack of increases in food prices. Food price increases less than expected

In today's National Post, Prof. Timothy Dewhirst discusses the possible impact of marijuana legalization on the tobacco industry. Experts disagree on economic impact of legalizing marijuana in Canada

Prof. Sylvain Charlebois was recently interviewed on CTV News Channel about the recent illness outbreak at the CNE that has been linked to the cronut burger. Breaking down the bacteria that contaminated 'cronut' burger.

In today's Guelph Mercury, Sylvain Charlebois discusses the success of Montreal's street food movement, as well as the bureaucratic obstacles facing the city's food truck entrepreneurs.  Montreal has the right idea, but the wrong approach to street food

Professor Jamie Gruman investigates how taking a vacation does not always give us the break we need. We are often left feeling more exhausted. Maybe we need a rest from all these vacations

Lisa Furfaro's business sells unique handmade ravioli that combines family tradition and contemporary cuisine. One of 11 University of Guelph students participating in the province's Summer Company program, her dream of becoming a successful young entrepreneur is quickly becoming reality. Guelph student’s ravioli business among ventures to get boost from program for young entrepreneurs

Featured in today's Guelph Tribune, Prof. Mike Von Massow's food waste study will include a follow up survey to residents after their waste has been weighed. Food waste study to include survey.

A joint University of Guelph and City of Guelph research study on food waste behaviour began this Monday and runs for two weeks. Research teams will visit 300 randomly selected Guelph homes to weigh organic, recyclable and garbage bags. After, the homeowners will be invited to take place in a survey. City of Guelph teams up with researchers to tackle food waste

Assistant Prof. Mike von Massow helps to deliver the Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Scholarship Program which is offered by the Partnership Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. A recent At Guelph article highlight's from a grad student's perspective, how this program which integrates science, business and marketing, and helped prepare her for work in her industry.