New member-funded research for 2008

Industry is heavily involved in formulating the ideas for our member funded research (particularly through the Technical Advisory Panels) and in selecting the projects of greatest relevance, through the formal voting system.

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 have selected the following 12 new projects for 2008, across the six strategic themes:-

Raw materials and ingredients

Sustainable water use in the food chain
Harmonisation of food industry standards for analysis of cereal-based food materials
Meat as an ingredient - solving technical challenges

Manufacturing and supply

Effective packaging surface decontamination
Bread making at elevated ambient temperatures
Biodegradable and compostable packaging materials for foodstuffs

Product quality and innovation

Foodborne moulds and yeasts
The prediction of cereal-based product shelf-life
Maximising and maintaining the antioxidant capacity of food

Food and the consumer

The relative importance of environmental concerns and ethical practices on consumers' purchasing decisions

Food and drink safety

Methods for assuring chemical food safety

Knowledge management

Risk assessment and management of raw materials

Contact: Leighton Jones
+44(0)1386 842018
e-mail: info@campden.co.uk