Shaping public understanding and scientific research

Well-resourced food companies are able to recruit leading nutritional scientist, experts and researchers to guide and justify product development, reformulation and health impact. Research suggests that studies funded by industry are 4- to 8-fold more likely to support conclusions favourable to the industry.

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