Challenges to Food Science in the U.S.
Undergraduate food science programs in the United States are facing declining enrollments that could lead to a shortage of food scientists, but efforts are underway to increase recruitment.
The core knowledge area of the food processing industry is food science. Food science and agricultural science are high-impact occupational areas critical to a nation’s self-dependence, security, and economic viability. Professionals educated and trained in these sciences cater to the large production and manufacturing sectors as well as the knowledge and service sectors of the economy. Leading food and agricultural companies derive significant revenue through the knowledge economy, characterize…
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