Fifty research projects receive ￡￡￡

摘要

Over fifty research projects and studies aimed at developing healthier, safer and more nutritious food are to share over ￡7 million of government investment.The projects and studies will stimulate innovation in the UK's food and drink sector and lead to the development of new technologies and processes, with an emphasis on healthy and safe food. Funding for the research and development will be provided by the Technology Strategy Board, with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Medical Research Council (MRC), Defra and Scottish Enterprise. Including contributions from the participating companies the total value of the R&D exceeds ￡14.5 million.