[jrp]

The grape study received support from the California Table Grape Commission and the UCLA Bionutrition Unit. The authors declare no financial interest or conflicts of interest.

Yeah, sure.

[freespirited]

If the researchers had a consulting relationship with the Grape Commission or stock in a company that stands to benefit from the research results that would be one thing. But if the Grape Commission provides a grant to the University, that isn’t what I would call a conflict of interest.

If the private sector does not sponsor research, that leaves the government and foundations (most of which are lefty). Government control of the research budget is not a good thing.