摘要 : Food research and bio-materials research in Canada is very active, especially at various academic organizations and government institutions. One of those academic organizations is the Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet, ... 展开 Food research and bio-materials research in Canada is very active, especially at various academic organizations and government institutions. One of those academic organizations is the Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet, http://www.afmnet.ca/). AFMNet-funded researchers work along the scientific continuum from basic to applied research in a multidisciplinary manner and have a mission of producing commercially viable, socially acceptable, value-added products/processes that benefit all Canadians. AFMNet supports research in 4 research areas: Nanoscale science and technology Nano-science related to food and bio-materials; Food, nutrition, and health; Consumer attitudes and behaviour in conjunction with regulatory policy; and Traceability and authenticity of foods and food ingredients, through various grant programs. In addition, AFMNet has developed strong programs in: trainee development; knowledge translation and issues related to commercialization and intellectual property; communication strategies; and finally, global outreach and collaboration initiatives.Digital Object Identifier http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2011.04.010 收起