Business and Industry
Together, we are better.
When academia and industry partner in meaningful ways, the benefits to Pennsylvania’s farms, economy, citizens, communities, and natural resources are multiplied.
College Relations helps create productive, engaging, and even inspiring connections among ag-related businesses and organizations and our faculty, staff, and students. We convene around important topics, advocate for the college’s research and extension efforts, and create shared knowledge about college programs, activities, and opportunities.
College News
September 24, 2026
Lactose-intolerant consumers pay more for lactose-free ice cream in study
With an estimated 36% of people in the United States having some degree of lactose intolerance, an expanded market niche may be available for lactose-free or reduced-lactose ice cream — especially as those with lactose intolerance may be willing to pay more for such products, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State and the University of Wisconsin.
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September 23, 2026
Liver, gut bacteria alter food molecules, influence body’s biological activity
The liver, as well as gut bacteria, in humans can alter molecules in food to influence signaling pathways that can activate or deactivate an array of genes, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
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September 23, 2026
Fat in ice cream waste can be economically recycled, study suggests
Millions of pounds of nutrient-rich ice cream go to waste each year, but there may be an economical way to recover and recycle the fat content for other applications, like pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, according to researchers at Penn State.
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September 22, 2026
Photo Gallery: A Penn State family tradition, four generations strong
From attending Penn State Football games as a child to watching his own children graduate and attend the University, John Barlett’s connection to the University spans a lifetime. His family’s story includes generations of Penn Staters whose experiences continue to shape his family’s connection to the University.
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