UC Merced |

New engineering research center to focus on agriculture technology

UC Merced joins three other campuses to sustainably meet the challenge of boosting global food production by 70 percent by 2050.

UCSF |

Sugar’s sick secrets: How industry forces have manipulated science to downplay the harm

The sugar industry has driven decades of biased research that shirk sugar's responsibility for chronic disease.

UC Newsroom |

California kids get a taste of science and leadership at UC's 4-H summer camps

UC 4-H Clubs provide an unforgettable summer for campers and counselors alike.

UC Davis |

Soda found to be uniquely harmful

Compared to equal amounts of starch, sugar sweetened calories present cardiometabolic risk.

UC Santa Cruz |

Oldest university-based organic research and education facility turns 50

Looking back on the food movement and movers of 'the people's farm.'

UC Merced |

UC Merced launches countywide food and ag exchange

Campus partners with CropMobster to help grow the local food economy and connect people in need.

UC Newsroom |

Is it safe to eat that? Confusing food labels are about to get a lot simpler

UC experts praise new grocery industry guidelines.

UCSF |

UCSF banned sugar-sweetened drink sales. Here's what happened

Nearly 70 percent of participants saw a decrease in waist size, among other positive health effects, in under a year.

UCSF |

3 tips from UCSF's guide to eating happy and healthy

No fad diets. No superfoods. No shame.
UCLA |

Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says

Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.

Los Angeles Times |

UC Irvine opens expansive food pantry as more college students struggle with hunger

New pantry increases food security and provides healthy options on campus.

UC Science Today |

How a trayless dining hall can benefit the environment

A small change at UC Santa Barbara cut food waste in half.