FoodDrinkEurope welcomes official adoption of approved health claims
(Brussels, 16 May 2012) European food manufacturers today welcome the official adoption by the European Commission of the list of permitted Article 13.1 health claims. The list is expected to be published shortly in the Official Journal of the European Union and has already been included in the Union Register, available on the DG Sanco website.
MorePresident Jesús Serafín Pérez joins Commissioner Tajani on US mission
FoodDrinkEurope President, Jesús Serafín Pérez, will accompany European Commission Vice President Tajani in addition to a delegation of 20 other high level EU business representatives, on a mission to the United States from 10-12 May 2012.
MoreEurope’s food industry committed to promoting healthy choices on WHD
(Brussels, 7 April 2012) On the occasion of World Food Day, Europe’s food and drink manufacturers reaffirm their commitment to improving healthy eating choices for consumers.
MoreEurope’s food industry reasserts commitment on UN World Water Day
(Brussels, 22 March 2012) On the occasion of the United Nation’s annual World Water Day on March 22, Europe’s food and drink operators have reaffirmed their commitment to continuously strive for sustainable water use throughout their supply chain.
MoreManufacturers reiterate importance of successful EU Promotion Policy
In advance of Commissioner Cioloş’ presentation of the Communication on future promotion policy for agri-food products to the Council on 26-27 April, FoodDrinkEurope's food manufacturers want to reiterate the importance of the promotion policy progressing in the right direction.
SMEs – part of the fabric of the EU food and drink industry
There are 274,000 food and drink companies in Europe, 99.1% of which are SMEs. SMEs accounted for 48.7% of turnover and 63% of employment in the food and drink industry in 2010.
FoodDrinkEurope supports the EU-Morocco Agricultural Agreement
FoodDrinkEurope supports an Agreement between the EU and Morocco concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures on agricultural products, processed agricultural products, fish and fishery products, for the following reasons:
FoodDrinkEurope asks the Parliament to support reformulation efforts
FoodDrinkEurope calls on Members of the European Parliament to continue to support the food industry's reformulation efforts (reducing the content of nutrients such as sugars/salt/fat in food and drink products) and the possibility to inform the consumer of these recipe changes so that they can make informed choices about the products they consume.
FoodDrinkEurope position on MiFID/ MiFIR2 proposals
Food and drink companies use commodity derivatives for price discovery and hedging purposes against price risk of the underlying physical agricultural raw material. Derivatives and OTC markets enable food industries to manage their exposure to volatility in agricultural commodity markets in order to achieve business predictability. This is of particular importance considering that CAP reforms have introduced more market orientation in the agricultural sector.
FoodDrinkEurope position on the Commission proposals on the CAP towards 2020
FoodDrinkEurope requests that the CAP measures more explicitly address the need for productivity and production growth in both pillars, while protecting EU productive potential and safeguarding natural resources, such as soil and water.
FoodDrinkEurope contributes to Green Paper on information and promotion for agricultural products
The EU food and drink industry on the EU-Japan commitment to proceed toward a free trade agreement
Data & Trends of the European Food and Drink Industry 2011
(Brussels 30, April) Today, FoodDrinkEurope, the body representing the interests of Europe’s food and drink manufacturers at the EU level, published its annual Data and Trends report for 2011 covering the latest statistical insights on Europe’s first manufacturing industry.
Priorities for the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
With a New Year comes a new Presidency! FoodDrinkEurope has published a short brochure outlining the food and drink industry's priorities under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union which runs from 1 January until 31 July 2012.
FoodDrinkEurope Competitiveness Report 2011
The FoodDrinkEurope Competitiveness Report 2011 calls on policymakers in the EU to adopt a stronger stance on safeguarding its biggest asset -the Internal Market- in order to restore economic confidence in the Union and demonstrate the benefits of EU membership more concretely to its citizens.
FoodDrinkEurope updates industry-wide Toolbox to help manufacturers further mitigate Acrylamide
The FoodDrinkEurope Acrylamide Toolbox has been successful in helping food companies identify the best ways to reduce Acrylamide in their products. FoodDrinkEurope has now updated the existing Toolbox to include the latest scientific research and feedback from food operators.
Launch of Environmental Sustainability Report & Vision Towards 2030
5 June, 11.00 – 13.00 Sofitel Hotel, 1 Place Jourdan, Brussels 1040
FoodDrinkEurope 30 Year Anniversary Congress
October 17-18, 2012
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