The group was joined by a chef from the food giant Nestle in hopes that the delectable dishes he prepared could attract some of MSU’s food science majors to intern with the company.

Nestle recruiter Laura Warren said Nestle has been visiting the Food Science Club for years because the company knows of the school’s reputation and because they have been impressed with MSU interns in the past.

“It’s definitely a school we’ve been coming to for years and still plan on coming back to,” Warren said.

The Food Science Club welcomes representatives from many major businesses in the food industry every week.

The group’s upcoming meetings will include visits with the Campbell Soup Company, Kellogg Company and Meijer.

“It’s a way for students and corporate representatives to mingle and get to know each other,” club president and food science major Sara Jones said.

Food science sophomore Gene Yoon, who joined the club this semester, said he had a lot to gain by being a part of the club, even more than his major alone could provide.

“I get a lot of interaction with other food science majors and also get to hear about companies that are coming in offering internships,” he said.

The food science major at MSU has been growing rapidly, Jones said, and classes have needed to create new sections to cope with the increased popularity of the major.

The club has seen its number of members more than double since last year, going from about 20 to 50, Jones said.

“The major keeps expanding in multiples,” she said.