Food for Thought

Are there any benefits of adding bugs to your diet? What does it take to grow tomatoes in space? Just how many kinds of fruits can you find in UCR's Citrus Variety Collection?

Across UCR, researchers are making strides to conserve and develop new kinds of citrus and avocados, genetically modifying crops to combat pests and withstand climate change, and safeguarding bees to preserve their vital role in food production. UCR chefs and dining staff are bringing that work to the community by incorporating campus-grown foods into the 10,000 meals served daily. And many UCR alumni are making their mark in the food and culinary world as star chefs, restaurateurs, and nonprofit leaders aimed at improving public health.

Browse the menu for expert insights into entomophagy, learn how scientists are feeding astronauts on the International Space Station, see how UCR-developed foods are making their way from lab to table, and much more in the summer 2024 issue of UCR Magazine.

UCR Magazine Summer 2024

Good Grub: Two UCR entomologists share their insights on insects as a food source and why more people should consider including bugs in their diet.

Food in the Final Frontier: Grow-in-the-dark crops could feed astronauts in space and nourish Earth's growing population.

Lab to Table: A partnership between campus chefs and researchers is serving up UCR-inspired dishes and connecting the community through food.

More Than Garden Variety: Take a tour of the world-renowned Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection.

Turning the Tide: Linda Lai Cornish, founder of Seafood Nutrition Partnership, is improving public health by encouraging Americans to eat more seafood.

Rising to the Challenge: Mike Vaona, founder of Rosehill Sourdough, mixed his engineering degree with a love for pizza and baked until his dreams were golden.

The Future of Food: UCR researchers are working to engineer and safeguard sustainable food sources for a shifting climate.

Highlander Foodies: Meet the UCR alumni making their mark in the food industry.

^{Discover more stories about UCR's alumni, research, and impact at magazine.ucr.edu.}

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