"Why does good food go bad?" In-person Badger Talk in West Bend, WI

Join presenter Bradley Bolling on September 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the West Bend Library for a talk in a series of programs on the topics of "Reducing Food Waste and Making Intentional Food Choices" this fall. Register online ( https://westbendlibrary.org/), by phone, 262-335-5151, or in person!

Learn about the significance of food loss and waste to environmental health and climate change. We will discuss the reasons food goes bad, and practical steps to prevent food waste.

Presenter Dr. Bolling’s research focuses on the health and sustainability of foods. His group is working to understand the composition and health benefits of underutilized fruits, vegetables, nuts and dairy products. Their current research focusses on improving immune health, reducing chronic inflammation, and reducing the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases. Dr. Bolling is a Scientific Editor for the Journal of Food Science and Chair of the International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Food Science, including Food Preservation, Advanced Food Chemistry, and Food Bioactives.

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