Education and Training in Food Science

Contains a selection of papers from the 2nd EFFOST (European Federation of Food Science and Technology) European Conference held in Brussels in April 1991. Reviews the need for increased training in the food industry in order to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western Europe and the U.S.A. Discusses higher education in food science, including the training of technicians; and European initiatives, including ERASMUS and Network, are also described. Covers the importance of international trade and consumer protection acts. Directed toward those involved in industry and academia in research and development in food science and technology worldwide; government departments of food, agriculture and nutrition; and training councils and qualifying institutes in food science and technology.