Funding Food Science and Technology Research
Public investment in support of basic and applied research is falling short. IFT has identified research gaps and called for a paradigm shift to drive innovation and value creation, feed the talent pipeline, and maintain global competitiveness.
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This article is a summary of a recent IFT white paper titled “Food Research: Call to Action on Funding and Priorities” (Mohamedshah, Havlik, and Velissariou 2020), released on February 5, 2020. The report, including primary references, is available at https://www.ift.org/2020fundingwhitepaper.
Our food system has advanced immensely in safety, quality, and many other attributes, yet it is rapidly undergoing further change and is faced with tremendous challenges that require sustainabl…
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