La Salle Food and Water Institute

18/09/2025

Taking this first step towards the democratization of coffee education in the Philippines.
Industry 🤝 Academe

We’re proud to announce our partnership with De La Salle University Food and Water Institute as we welcome back Dr. Manuel Díaz this November!

Together, we bring two groundbreaking courses on the science and roasting of fine robustas, combining academic expertise with practical coffee education.

Happening this November at the Barista & Coffee Academy of Asia. More details will be revealed soon.

23/07/2025

Expanding Lasallian coffee initiatives one campus at a time.
De La Salle Philippines
La Salle Global

08/07/2025

MAMAMAHAGI ang Center for Social Concern and Action, katuwang ang Silingan Coffee, ng libreng kape mula ika-8:00 n.u. hanggang ika-12:00 n.h. sa Hulyo 10, 17, 21, at 24 upang ipagdiwang ang Plastic Free July.

Inaanyayahan ang lahat na magdala ng sariling lalagyan upang makibahagi sa adhikain ng SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production at SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

03/07/2025

Dear De La Salle Philippines partners:

De La Salle University - La Salle Food & Water Institute
& De La Salle College of Saint Benilde - School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management invite you to:

Brewing Possibilities of Teaching and Research in Coffee:
A Cupping and Sensory Brown Bag Session
Monday | July 14, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
at Vatel Restaurant Manila, G/F The Atrium, De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Arellano Avenue

REGISTER HERE [10 SLOTS ONLY]: http://tinyurl.com/myph2025dlsu

Abstract
Coffee research at its core is an interdisciplinary and rich field of study that welcomes all scholars from various industries—from food science, the humanities, tech, policy-making sectors, and business to name a few. This Brown Bag Session is an open invitation to all faculty across disciplines who want to experience and glimpse the possibilities not just of conducting research but also of teaching the subject of coffee. It seeks to engage DLSU faculty, along with University faculties from partner La Salle schools such as De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, La Salle Araneta, La Salle Lipa, and De La Salle University – Laguna. The session is composed of an update on Malaysian coffee research led by Ts. Mohd Khairil Adzhar who is a Senior Research Officer at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), specializing in microwave engineering. The session will culminate in a coffee tasting session to be led by Mr. Michael Tan, a global coffee professional and industry collaborator for coffee research in Malaysia, in order to better understand the complexities and nuances of this field of study.

20/06/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Lvki3hcJg/

[New Publication Alert]

Congratulations to Dr. Emmanuel Garcia, Ms. Krizzia Rae S. Gines (DLSU Food and Water Institute), and collaborators for their new paper, Geographical origin differentiation of Philippine Robusta coffee (C.Canephora) using X-ray fluorescence-based elemental profiling with Chemometrics and machine learning, published in Food Chemistry (Q1, IF = 8.5)

This study explores a rapid and cost-effective approach utilizing Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) elemental profiling combined with chemometrics and machine learning techniques.

Read their work here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.143676

14/06/2025

Congratulations to Ms. KRIZZIA RAE S. GINES, M.S. Food Science, for being recognized as having the BEST PUBLISHED PAPER and HIGHEST IMPACT FACTOR in this Commencement Exercises at the University of Sto. Tomas!

Ms. Gines is currently a faculty member of DLSU's Department of Chemistry, and was a Research Assistant at the La Salle Food and Water Institute and Science Research Specialist at the Institute's Coffee and Cacao Traceability Project under DOST-PCIEERD's Food Authenticity and Traceability Program.

31/05/2024

The biggest, most comprehensive, annual one-stop shop for all things coffee is coming right up.
See you there!

Get ready for the ultimate coffee experience at the Philippine Coffee Expo 2024!

Join us at the SPACE at One Ayala from June 7 to 9 for the biggest coffee event of the year. Immerse yourself in the world of coffee with the latest products, trends, and insights from international experts ✨

This is a must-attend gathering for all coffee lovers and industry insiders. Don't miss out and book your spot today at https://www.tickelo.com/philippinecoffeeexpo2024 ☕

01/04/2024

We are thrilled to host the CQI Coffee Fermentation: From Microbes to Flavors class in the Philippines! Discover the whole-new level scientific approach and best practices in Coffee Fermentation.

Join us on May 20-22, 2024 at De La Salle University to demystify and discuss Coffee Fermentation.

Limited slots only. To register, send us a DM today!

05/03/2024

04/03/2024

Listen to a talk on Systems Genomics of rice and the integration of gene expression with field phenotypes in response to drought.

Registration to this hybrid event is required.

Please register through this link or scan the QR code in the event poster:
http://tinyurl.com/SystemsGenomics-RegForm

See you there!

04/03/2024

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30/01/2024

A cup of coffee is deeper than most realize.