NEWSLETTER

On May 29, 2019, senior director of fundamental research, Ms. Xiaohong Kang, along with core members from R&D team in China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, visited Prof. Chen and the FOP Lab. With major objectives of enhancing the scientific and professional strength of the research team at Mengniu and seeking potential collaboration between both parties, Ms. Kang also discussed in great detail regarding to how to achieve a more satisfactory mouthfeel from a food oral processing point of view with Prof. Chen, as well as the production optimization strategies. On September 27, 2018, Academician of Chinese Academy o f E n g i n e e r i n g , Professor Beiwei Zhu, visited School of Food Science and Biotechnology at ZJGSU and the FOP Lab. Dr. Xinmiao Wang introduced FOP's latest achievements and research progress to Prof. Zhu, such as the original work of in situ oral tribological studies. Prof. Zhu showed great interest in the special food design and discussed the controlling mechanisms of mastication and swallowing with FOPers and faculty members in the School.