THE IMPACT OF REGULATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Klaus Menrad and Knut Blind

No 91013, Conference Papers from University of Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Straubing Centre of Science

Abstract: The paper gives an overview of the general regulatory framework relevant for the food industry in the EU and USA, as well as some information on the character of innovations in the food chain. In a second step three very innovative fields in the food industry are analysed whether the existing regulatory framework has hindering or facilitating impacts on innovations: the use of genetic engineering, health-oriented Functional Foods and organic food products. Empirical results among a survey of EU food manufacturing firms are presented which assess the current framework in the EU and its impact on innovation activities. The paper concludes with some remarks about the role of regulations for R&D and marketing of new products in the food industry.

Keywords: Industrial; Organization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 25
Date: 2004-07
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.91013

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