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Causes: Boards of Trade
Mission: To benefit the food industry and consumers by expediting the development and commercial introduction of more naturally stable and healthier soybean oils and meals with little or no hydrogenation. To establish and communicate the functionality screen of market-driven traits to engage food companies in product assessment. Address research gaps indentifiend by fda and/or industry coaliation.
Programs: Communication-targeted communication and market research to benefit the food industry and consumers with more naturally stable and healthier soybean oils and other soybean products. Continue awareness building efforts for qualisoy and specific focus on gaining support from soybean growers.
research & development-activities to benefit the food industry and consumers by expediting the development and commercial introduction of more naturally stable and healthier soybean oils and meals with little or no hydrogenation. Define research focus areas to address existing and emerging market barriers. Establish a functionality screen of market-driven trails to engage food companies in product assessment. Address research gaps identifined by fda and/or industry coalition.
legislative-achieve government support through a coordinated effort involving state and federal grower organizations and targeted food industry associations. Hold initial discussions with the american soybean association to develop a legislative plan to support qualisoy.
trait value/market standards-involves activities that impact assessment due to trans-fat labeling and saturated fat. Market value assessment for improved metabolizable energy, reduced phytate-phosphourus and increased lysine content. Technology assessment for potential market-driven traits to include existing developmental knowledge, potential research needs, and intellectual property position.
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