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The Functional Food Center, located in Dallas, Texas, is a company specializing in functional foods. Founded in 1998, the company employs 13 people and generates $2 million in annual revenue. The Functional Food Center focuses on researching, developing, and commercializing functional foods. They define functional foods as those containing biologically-active compounds that provide clinically proven health benefits. The company serves a diverse clientele, including researchers, businesses, and consumers interested in the intersection of food and health. A key differentiator for The Functional Food Center is its publication, the peer-reviewed, open-access journal, *The Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease*. This journal boasts over 400,000 readers and aims to promote understanding of the mechanisms of disease and the creation of functional foods for prevention and management. Additionally, the company organizes international conferences on functional foods, bioactive compounds, and chronic diseases. Interested parties can learn more about The Functional Food Center's offerings and upcoming events, including the 21st International Conference, by visiting their website at functionalfoodscenter.net.