The R&D priorities of leading food firms and long-term innovation in the agrofood system

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Research and development among leading food companies tends to primarily focus on development and rely heavily on technology transfer. It has been observed that food product innovations produced by food firms were geared towards preservation of nutritious and healthy foods. Such innovations were designed to adapt to the changing food consumption patterns of consumers brought about by the process of industrialization and demography.

Crop Production, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Food, Food industry

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A quality management model for research institutes responsible for government-supported R&D projects

Article Abstract:

A quality management model was created to assist research institutes in undertaking government-supported R&D projects. The model is based on four phases, namely industrial requirement identification, developmental technology planning, R&D activities implementation and technology diffusion. Such phases take into consideration all activities relevant to the commercial implementation of research institute technology.

Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Models, Research institutes, Total quality management

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