Studying inner transport phenomena, utilization of new techniques, such as micro processing for modeling and simulation of the digestion system, bioavailability, satiety, DNA predisposition, and nutrigenomics offer unique opportunities. The case of FE in UK and Europe are addressed, where consortia involving different industries have been able to partner
to focus on problems with a common scientific theme to leverage their efforts. Finally, the experience of
one food company in hiring food engineers as well as chemical engineers is highlighted, together with
their interview processes and criteria. While this represents a collection of the opinions of the individual
authors, it is hoped that the discussion stimulates a more wide-ranging conversation about FE to enable it
to develop further into the 21st century.
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