Member funded research 2012
Industry is heavily involved in formulating the ideas for our member funded research and in selecting the projects of greatest relevance. This ensures that the Member–Subscription–Funded Research Programme is highly relevant to industry's needs - and enables us to maintain and develop the skills and knowledge to solve industry's problems and anticipate future technical needs. Members selected the following new projects, which started in January 2012, across the five strategic themes:–
Manufacturing and supply
- Improving process control for reducing energy use in food production
- Better package seals for reducing product waste
Product quality and innovation
- Product reformulation – replacement of hard fats with oils
- Impact of product reformulation on microbiological stability
Food, drink and the consumer
- An integrated approach to sensory evaluation of product and packaging
- How do product health claims influence consumer choice?
Food and drink safety
Knowledge management
- Food safety risks associated with pathogens recently linked to foods
- Good agricultural practice and sustainable food production
Information about current research is available through Research Summary Sheets and R&D Reports.