News
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Wongthanaroj receives 2026 CANR Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award
Published on April 23, 2026
Dangkamol Wongthanaroj, of the School of Packaging, will be honored with the CANR Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award on May 6. -
$47M gift propels School of Packaging into a new era
Published on April 7, 2026
A historic $47M gift from Chuck and Jackie Frasier — the largest in the history of the top-ranked School of Packaging — is poised to redefine the global landscape of packaging education and research for generations to come. -
CANR faculty bring packaging systems and decision modeling to Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit
Published on March 24, 2026
Two CANR faculty members, Steven Gray and Euihark Lee, are bringing hands-on expertise to the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, a collaboration between Apple and MSU helping small and midsize businesses adopt advanced manufacturing technologies. -
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces 2026 ANR Award Recipients
Published on March 4, 2026
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognized leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their accomplishments and service at the 2026 ANR Awards ceremony. -
Life Cycle Assessment of Compostable and Conventional Coated Paper Plate Production and Disposal in the United States
Published on February 16, 2026
LCA of coated paper plates finds that ionized PBAT (P35/P36) can cut climate impacts vs LDPE/acrylic when coating is reduced, and plates are composted or recycled at 93.6%, improving landfill diversion despite higher coating-production impacts. -
Chuck and Jackie Frasier honored with 2026 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award
Published on February 11, 2026
The couple will receive the 2026 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award during the ANR Awards on Friday, February 27.
In the News
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MSU packaging assistant professor Yoorae Noh explains the human health implications of micro- and nanoplastics
Published on January 26, 2026 by MSU Water Alliance
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Closing the loop: Finding alternative packaging solutions for fresh produce
Published on December 4, 2025 by Produce Grower
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Almenar selected as Institute of Food Technologists Fellow
Published on September 3, 2025
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MSU Researchers Develop Recyclable Solution for Multilayer Plastics
Published on August 1, 2025
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New research finds that certain packaging materials can show 70% lower emissions than alternatives
Published on February 12, 2025 by MSU Today
Events
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Apr 27
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 27th, 6 p.m.
April 27, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 4
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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