STARKVILLE, Miss.—From the farmer’s gate to your plate—that’s the short version of what food science is. The longer version? That’s what researchers, industry leaders and policymakers gathered to ...

At the same time, place one M&M in the center of each plate. The M&Ms should be the same color. Observe the M&Ms for 1 to 2 minutes. The M&M coating does not dissolve as well in the sugar solution as ...