Wherever possible, decision making should be informed by the best and most recent scientific information. Notwithstanding the importance of 'other legitimate factors', science-based decisions often provide the best long term outcomes.ScienceConsult offers over twenty years of experience in health-related science and its management, both in food/beverage and biomedicine. Key areas of expertise are general management and worldwide representation of an international scientific institute, stakeholder interactions, food/beverage regulatory affairs, food safety, nutrition, product development, marketing support, business development, second opinions and strategic support. ScienceConsult has access to a large scientific network in the food and beverage industry, government and academia.