Food Science
Mission
The Food Science and Safety program strives to prepare students for a variety of careers ranging from food quality control, processing, product development and microbiology to public health, sanitation and food regulatory control.
The program also prepares students who aspire to earning a bachelors degree for transfer to a number of four year institutions.
Programs of Study
A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a
federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission
to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office
for more information.
Announcements
The Food Science and Safety Program is associated with professional organizations such as the Northeast Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (NEIFT) and will update the information as it becomes available.
An update on events in 2008/2009
check www.neift.org for more details
Sept. 23, 2008 - Dorothy Cox's Candies
Tour of Plant and dinner meeting with speaker
115 Huttleston Ave
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Nov. 11, 2008 - "Toast our Veterans"
Salem Beer Works - Salem MA
Optional Brewery Tour
Speaker - Maggi-Smith Dalton
Salem History Society
May 20, 2009 - Food Industry Expo
Worcester, MA
For more information go to www.neift.org
Transfer Opportunities
Students have transferred to and graduated from various Colleges and Universities including:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Lowell
University of Maine
University of Rhode Island
Simmons College
Framingham State College
Cornell University
Program Resources
Food Science Club
Massachusetts Health Officers Association
Northeast Section Institute of Food Technologists
Web Resources
Department of Agriculture
Information source for food science and safety
Food and Drug Administration
Information source for food science and safety
Institute of Food Technologists
Professional Organization for Food Science Professionals
Massachusetts Health Officers Association
Professional Organization for Health Officers
Northeast Section Institute of Food Technologists
Regional Section of IFT
Food Science Video
Internship Programs
The following food companies have joined our internship program. Students can enroll in the course FSN 229 and arrange for an internship with one of the companies.
 COMPANY: NECCO
PRODUCT: Confections
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 COMPANY: Bake N Joy
PRODUCT: Bakery Supplies
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 COMPANY: Garelick Dairy
PRODUCT: Dairy Products
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 COMPANY: Good Harbor Fillets
PRODUCT: Seafood
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 COMPANY: Hannah Foods
PRODUCT: Authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Gourmet Foods
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 COMPANY: Hans Kissel
PRODUCT: Salads, prepared foods
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 COMPANY: Joseph?s Pasta Company
PRODUCT: Gourmet Pasta and Sauces
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 COMPANY: Mercury Brewing and Distribution
PRODUCT: Ale, beer, sodas
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 COMPANY: Old Neighborhood Meats
PRODUCT: Meat Products
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 COMPANY: Titterington?s
PRODUCT: Baked Goods
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 COMPANY: Fishery Products International
PRODUCT: Frozen Fish Products
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Questions or comments to greppucc@northshore.edu.
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