In 1987 Quest International convened its 1st International Scientific Symposium on the timely topic of 'Healthy Eating: A Scientific Perspective'. This assembly at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, England, initiated a series of symposia designed to explore current topics of great interest to the food industry on a scientific level. The success of the 1st symposium in the series was assured by bringing together an audience of senior technical staff from compa'lies representing food industries in various parts of the world and the noted experts who were invited to present the latest information on...