The mess on our plates in Europe is real, but we have the power to change it. From June 6 to 9, #EuropeanParliamentelections will take place across all 27 member states. These elections are crucial for shaping the future of our food policies. At first glance, it seems that the EU has everything under control when it comes to food safety and information. However, current laws and regulations are far from adequate to ensure fair, safe, and healthy food for all. The ambitious plans set in 2020 for a sustainable and healthy food environment have largely been postponed, delayed, or even disappeared from the agenda. This is our chance to push for long-awaited policy reforms. By voting, you can put our MEPs to work for a fairer, healthier, and safer food environment in Europe. Go vote and make your voice heard! 🌍🗳️ #EUelections2024 #FoodPolicy
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We join the EU Food Policy Coalition in calling on the next European Commission to make the transition to #SustainableFoodSystems a high political priority. Cities expect the future European mandate to involve them in prioritising equitable access to affordable and healthy food, driving sustainable food practices, and supporting initiatives that involve all relevant stakeholders in the #FoodSystem. Cities need better EU Food Policies! Read our joint letter to President Ursula von der Leyen → https://lnkd.in/e-Uiw2th #LocalFutureEU
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What are the most urgent #FoodSystems challenges in Europe that decision-makers should prioritise? As the newly elected European Parliament prepares to take office, we are at a pivotal moment for the future of Europe’s food system. There is an opportunity to elevate the push for a policy framework that ensures our food systems are sustainable, resilient, healthy, and competitive. However, as witnessed in the previous parliamentary term, political gridlock poses significant challenges. Key food policy initiatives linked to the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy have faced delays and dilution. We believe the immense environmental, economic, and social challenges we face can act as a unifying force. The clock is ticking. ⏰ Learn more about seven food system opportunities and challenges confronting the new Parliament in our new blog 📜https://lnkd.in/dsMZUQh5 How can we help ensure a better #FutureOfFood? #ImprovingFoodTogether #EUFoodPolicy #SustainableFood #EuropeanGreenDeal #FarmToFork #FoodSystemTransformation #HealthyEating #RegenerativeFoodSystems #ClimateAction
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Food should be in the spotlight of any election! 🗳️🍽️ What do you think? Have you ever considered how your vote on election day can influence our food systems? Who you vote for determines whether new policies promote sustainable consumption patterns or not. Take the EU's Farm to Fork Strategy, for instance. It’s a positive step towards a more sustainable food system. However, the EU still needs to adopt measures like the Sustainable Food System Framework to ensure that healthier, more sustainable food becomes the easiest and most affordable option for all consumers. In just 2 weeks, European citizens will vote for their next European Parliament. The new Members of the EU Parliament will shape future policies affecting agriculture, food safety, and sustainability. It’s more important than ever to vote for candidates who will help build a more sustainable future for our food system and our planet. Join us in advocating for stronger policy action on food and agriculture in the EU. Together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable future for all. This June, #UseYourVote! Share your thoughts about the upcoming EU election in our poll ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02yhd110 #ProVeg #FoodSystems #EU #Farm2Fork
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Director General UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe | Board Member ESAE | President International Council of Beverage Associations
We currently find ourselves in a very #polarized society where we have returned to the traditional #confrontation of opposing views. For UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe it is clear that we have to remain focused on our common goal of building a more #sustainable and #healthier #food and #drink environment for consumers. However, it is time for a fresh approach which is based on a renewed #dialogue and stronger #collaboration among stakeholders. The world around us is not standing still and slowly, but surely, we will have completely eroded the #competitiveness of our industry if we continue with "business-as-usual". That does not mean I advocate for "no rules/legislation", but instead we need better legislation that also creates the necessary #enabling conditions for our industry to thrive. UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe represents a sector that takes its #responsibility when it comes to addressing concerns related to the environment and health; that is something that will never change! The 2024 European elections present an opportunity to steer the EU towards greater policy #stability and sustainable progress, while enhancing its role in addressing the needs and aspirations of consumers and helping businesses to thrive. The EU's political approach should address the complexities of the environment in which we live and be highly strategic, based on consistent dialogue and thorough impact assessments. Read my opinion article in The Parliament Magazine.
🔔 New announcement! Our Director General Nicholas Hodac’s opinion article on our sector's Manifesto has been published in The Parliament magazine. Learn how the #EU can help us to further: 🔹 create value for the EU economy and citizens 🔹 support healthier lifestyles 🔹 drive sustainability across our value chain 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxG8UBv4
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political ter...
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Stand up and demand better food policy and regulations! It's time to shape our food systems for the better through government action and international agreements. Our health and the health of our planet depend on it. #foodpolicy #regulations #changeispossible #walidnosir #thefuturejournals #agritechcollege🌱🍽️
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Senior Policy Advisor, China & Global Policy Lead, Degraded Lands and Restoration at The Nature Conservancy
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Dear Colleagues Pleased to share my latest thought piece on the need to engage the whole of government in our efforts to transform national food systems. Complex, challenging, yes, but this is a value UNDP can bring, assisting governments work across Ministries and for policy coherence. https://lnkd.in/gPXKNWyZ
Food Systems Transformation: a Whole of Government Approach to Drive Change
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The EU election in June are scaring those who truly believe in the importance of strategies such as the Farm to Fork, that after the election could end up in a limbo with no way out. It is interesting to notice the presence here of important good food practices as in Italy, because in Italy for example, at the moment, the debate on the next EU election is basically noone. And the government has recently removed any funds destined to the prevention and cure of food dysorders.
Joint letter to call for this Commission to leave a legacy of the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy through sustainable public food procurement
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and its sister agencies have published a joint statement to express their commitment to support the #OneHealth agenda in Europe! We are happy that EU agencies are keen to - and see the value in - integrating #EnvironmentalSustainability and #ClimateChange into their scientific work. We hope this will be reflected in updated #NovelFoods guidelines and future food safety approvals of innovative technologies which aim to contribute to the EU’s climate and sustainable goals such as #PrecisionFermentation. Read EFSA's story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eB3z_AV6
One Health: EFSA joins forces with EU agencies
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One of the major reasons why Nations become great is the strength of their policies. When it comes to upscaling food production, food sustainability and distribution, I believe there is a major role the government has to play in achieving this. #Foodproduction #Foodsustainability
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Germany, France, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Czech Republic and today Ireland: the list of countries where turmoils are bursting is growing and long-term answers by the European institutions are needed. “We stand by European Farmers” states Luigi Scordamaglia, president of Eat Europe “not only because they deserve a fair return for their efforts, but also because their work is at the heart of the European food model, producing healthy nutritious food for the European citizens. Without a robust CAP rewarding farmers for the world’s highest food safety and environmental standards, without the implementation of a truly reciprocal principle in international trade, preventing products that are not meeting those standards from having access to the EU market, without giving a chance to farmers to produce food on their land, instead than setting it aside, we will undoubtedly drive to death the European farming sector. And right after the farmers, we will see the end of the European food processing industry, deprived of the fundamental partnership with the producers. And lastly, this will dangerously affect EU citizens’ health, making healthy food a privilege for a few, leaving behind the vast majority of people”. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dvhDTxTz
EAT EUROPE STANDS BY THE FARMERS
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