FunctionalFoodNet Project is Launched

04/05/06 A new project entitled FunctionalFoodNet (FFNet) which is funded by the European Commisssion is available under the 6th Framework Programme for the period 2006-2008.

The strategic aim of FFNet is to strengthen food industry innovation in functional and healthier foods via its interactive workshop programme and company networks. Over 140 companies from more than 20 countries are participating and the project goals are being achieved via:

• technology and information transfer to participating companies (both small and large) on new scientific research outcomes on functional foods, on European and national markets, and on the legal aspects of functional food production and claims in Europe.

• proactive networking of non-competing companies thereby establishing new collaborations and business relationships throughout Europe.

• forming a collaborative platform of European actors including food and ingredient companies, scientists/technologists, health professionals, and marketing and innovation specialists.

• establishing a number of trans-European product specific working groups comprising companies who are proactive in the development of functional food products.

www.functionalfoodnet.org