Yes, that is a good question.
Cooperation between industry and academia, among others, is absolutely essential.
I can tell you my opinion on cooperation within the industry itself. Competition is fierce in the food processing sector. The potential profit is minimal in this sector, so the trend is to compete fiercely with other companies. We do not have a spirit or culture of cooperation on highly competitive issues such as food safety, the environment, and sustainable development. These issues create a great deal of pressure. We need to work together to find solutions, but we do not have that spirit of cooperation.
That is why it is difficult for the government to work with us. We are not comfortable collaborating with and receiving investment from the government. The government wants us to share our results. We have to make a greater effort in that regard.