We promote the ideas and policies that enable the European food and drink industry to make products that are not only safe but also contribute to a greener planet, healthier living and a thriving economy.
Food fraud is an unacceptable, criminal activity and the food industry is working hard to fight against it. FoodDrinkEurope members are committed to fight against food fraud for the protection of consumers and robust food...
An integral aspect of food production is ensuring it is safe for human consumption. It is key to sustaining life and prioritising public health. In the EU, robust regulatory measures and voluntary vigilance from the...
To be the global standard for food sustainability, the EU must commit more to research and innovation (R&I). Only with ambitious and science-based regulation can we make Europe the R&I capital of the world. The...
The EU food and drink industry works to protect and improve ecosystems, particularly through better sourcing of raw materials within and beyond Europe’s borders. We are fully committed to building deforestation-free supply chains for food...
The EU food and drink industry is committed to helping the European Union become the first climate neutral continent by 2050, and to achieve the Paris Agreement objective to keep the rise in global temperature...
Providing the right information to consumers in a clear and reliable manner can empower them to play a bigger role in the transition to more sustainable food system. Knowing what’s in our food and how...
In Europe, 88 million tonnes of food produced is lost or wasted, whilst 33 million people can’t afford quality food every other day. The EU food and drink industry is committed to helping those in...
Food and drink packaging plays a vital role in protecting and preserving products for consumers. It also allows food and drink manufacturers to offer consumers a wide choice of safe products that meet their lifestyle...
We are at a critical time in our history. We must avoid a damaging rise in global temperatures and loss of biodiversity, while continuing to provide safe, affordable, high quality and nutritious food to a...
Providing clear and accurate information about food products to consumers is one of the tools to empower them to make informed choices that fit their individual diets and lifestyles. Europe’s food and drink manufacturers...
Food and drink products should be consumed responsibly as part of healthy, active, and sustainable lifestyles. The food and drink industry supports actions – often led by governments and other parties – to promote balanced...
Europe’s food and drink manufacturers recognise the need to ensure that all advertising and marketing communications is legal, decent and truthful. To this end, FoodDrinkEurope members have developed marketing initiatives that support parents in their...
It may be a cliché, but you are what you eat. Over the years, Europeans have benefited from increased access and choice among a wide range of quality food and drink products, from ‘staple’ foods...
The EU food and drink industry works closely with farmers to facilitate the supply of safe and sustainable agricultural raw materials. Farmers are essential to the food and drink industry, which buys some 70% of...
As Europe’s largest manufacturing industry, the EU food and drink industry is a vital part of the European economy. The food and drink industry generates €1.2 trillion in turnover with a value added of €246...
As the largest manufacturing industry in Europe, the food and drink industry is also the biggest employer – with a workforce of more than 4.6 million. The industry has developed strong relations with workers and...
The EU food and drink industry is comprised of 290,000 SMEs – making up 99% of the entire industry. We work diligently to ensure that SMEs are supported and remain at the heart of our...
The EU food and drink industry is not only Europe’s largest manufacturer, but it is also the largest food and drink exporter in the world and a major importer. For us, continued free and fair...
