by Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality The Hague, September 2000Policy Document on Organic Agriculture, 2001-2004 Contents IntroductionThe ambitionDifficultiesSpearheads of policyFinancial resources Annex: Status of organic agriculture in the Netherlands Introduction The policy document on Food Production and Rural Areas (Voedsel en Groen) … [Read more...] about An organic market to conquer
Club of Amsterdam Journal, October 2003, Issue 11
Content Q&A with Jeanine van de WielAbout the future of Food & BiotechNews about the FuturelBiotech Start-UpRecommended BookThe Club of Amsterdam Roundtable: Karel van der PoelClub of Amsterdam Events 2003/2004Club of Amsterdam SearchSubmit your articleContactSubscribe Q&A with Jeanine van de Wiel Jeanine van de Wiel Head of Unit, Safety Assessment … [Read more...] about Club of Amsterdam Journal, October 2003, Issue 11
Towards a strategic vision of life sciences and biotechnology
by EU - Life Sciences and Biotechnology Consultation document 1. TOWARDS A COMPREHENSIVE AND STRATEGIC VISION Scientific and technological progress in the life sciences and modern biotechnology is continuing at a breathtaking pace. At the same time, the potential benefits and implications for individuals, society and the environment have given rise to intense public … [Read more...] about Towards a strategic vision of life sciences and biotechnology
Healthy food for Europe’s citizens
by European Commission Manuscript completed in January 2000 The European Union and food quality Over the last few decades, the public has become increasingly concerned about food safety and quality. Consumers want to be sure that the food they buy in supermarkets or eat in restaurants is safe, nutritious and wholesome, as well as being produced to a certain standard. … [Read more...] about Healthy food for Europe’s citizens
Integrating Genomics Technologies into Food Research
by Jan Willem van der Kamp, F. Schuren & R. Montijn THE KEY FACTOR FOR SUCCESS FOOD RESEARCH IN THE NETHERLANDS, A BIRDS-EYE VIEWThe pace of development of new food products and ingredients is increasing at an unprecedented speed and the R&D to efficiently address all needs of the modern consumer regarding taste, health, safety and convenience is becoming … [Read more...] about Integrating Genomics Technologies into Food Research