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Annual report 2012

1 Marking a milestone

Marking a milestone amid challenging economic times

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the 2012 FoodDrinkEurope Annual Report - the first of its kind as an ‘online’ Report -

Annual Report 2012

FOODDRINKEUROPE ANNUAL REPORT 2012 2



Annual report 2012

1 Marking a milestone

Marking a milestone amid challenging economic times

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the 2012 FoodDrinkEurope Annual Report - the first of its kind as an ‘online’ Report -21/05/13 11:06FoodDrink Europe Annual Report 2012


which gives a flavour of the activities of the organisation over the past year.

2012 was certainly a year full of new challenges but also opportunities for FoodDrinkEurope –from the official launch of a Social Dialogue for Europe’s food and drink industry with our tradeunion partners, EFFAT[1], to the agreement of a voluntary framework for fairer B2B relations alongthe supply chain[2], to name but two.

We also marked an important milestone in 2012 as we celebrated our 30 year anniversary inBrussels as the trade body representing Europe’s food and drink manufacturers. This specialanniversary was celebrated at our Congress, ‘Feeding the Recovery’ last October, during whichwe welcomed a host of European and international guest speakers to discuss the big challengesfacing Europe’s food and drink industry today and in the years to come. The competitiveness ofEurope’s food and drink industry was debated passionately by participants as was how acompetitive food business in Europe can help the EU emerge stronger from the current economicdownturn.

The event also provided the occasion for the launch of our FoodDrinkEurope ‘IndustryManifesto’[3], a framework to guide the organisation’s future work across eleven key areas. Withthe implementation of this framework, we will become a more competitive and sustainableindustry in Europe, and increasingly recognised as a critical contributor to the EU economy, togrowth and to jobs in the local community. To read the Manifesto in full and to review some ofthe event’s memorable moments, log onto: http://congress.fooddrinkeurope.eu/(http://congress.fooddrinkeurope.eu/).

Today, the economic difficulties facing the EU are particularly challenging; the language ofausterity in many Member States has become commonplace and the socio-political challengesfacing governments are immense as they struggle to provide economic growth and jobs. This isespecially important given the increasing numbers of young people out of work and desperatelysearching for the means to secure a better future.

Yet, against the difficult economic climate in the EU, and the corresponding uncertainty that thiscreates for consumers and businesses alike, our place as Europe’s leading manufacturingindustry and a leading global food industry is impressive. It demonstrates the resilience anddetermination of Europe’s food and drink operators to remain a competitive, world-class industry,embedded in the socio-economic fabric of the European Union, helping to maintain local jobs andgenerate wealth. With a turnover of €1017 billion and direct EU employment figures at 4.25million[4], not to mention support for many more indirect jobs, the importance of Europe’s foodand drink industry as a pillar of the EU economy has never been more pronounced. And with agrowing positive trade balance of €13.2 billion, our industry has shown that it is dedicated todelivering safe, high quality, innovative foods not only to Europe’s consumers everyday but also,increasingly, to consumers in many other parts of the world, and in growing volumes! That’s quitean achievement and one of which we can all be proud.

But this is no reason to be complacent. If Europe’s leading manufacturing industry is to continuein this position in years to come, faced with shrinking global market shares vis-à-vis heightenedcompetition from players in emerging markets, we need to continue not only to create, but also toexploit, opportunities for growth to the full. In addition, the market conditions must be favourablein guaranteeing greater possibilities for trade. Regulations must also be science-based toengender greater legal confidence and, ultimately, returns on investment to boost growth.

Last but not least, we must do more to inspire consumer trust in our industry and create widerrecognition of its important contribution to every part of the daily lives of citizens across the EU. Defending the reputation of the industry has not been an easy task of late given the recent fraudincident of horsemeat mislabelled as beef in prepared meat products. The illegal actions of a fewwhich do so much damage to the reputation of so many, are completely unacceptable and should

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not go unpunished. As a result, we must now redouble our efforts to work together to helprestore confidence in our industry and in our safe, nutritious and high quality food and drinkproducts. This will form a big part of the work for our organisation FoodDrinkEurope in 2013 andno doubt beyond.

I wish you an enjoyable read of this 2012 Annual Report and, should you have any comments,questions or feedback that you would like to share with us, we would be very pleased to receivethem.

Jesús Serafín Pérez

President

[1] European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions.

[2] http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/statements_documents/21-_Fair_business_relations.pdf

[3] http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/fooddrinkeurope-europes-food-and-drink-industry-a-manifesto/

[4] FoodDrinkEurope 2012 Data and Trends figures



which gives a flavour of the activities of the organisation over the past year.

2012 was certainly a year full of new challenges but also opportunities for FoodDrinkEurope –from the official launch of a Social Dialogue for Europe’s food and drink industry with our tradeunion partners, EFFAT[1], to the agreement of a voluntary framework for fairer B2B relations alongthe supply chain[2], to name but two.

We also marked an important milestone in 2012 as we celebrated our 30 year anniversary inBrussels as the trade body representing Europe’s food and drink manufacturers. This specialanniversary was celebrated at our Congress, ‘Feeding the Recovery’ last October, during whichwe welcomed a host of European and international guest speakers to discuss the big challengesfacing Europe’s food and drink industry today and in the years to come. The competitiveness ofEurope’s food and drink industry was debated passionately by participants as was how acompetitive food business in Europe can help the EU emerge stronger from the current economicdownturn.

The event also provided the occasion for the launch of our FoodDrinkEurope ‘IndustryManifesto’[3], a framework to guide the organisation’s future work across eleven key areas. Withthe implementation of this framework, we will become a more competitive and sustainableindustry in Europe, and increasingly recognised as a critical contributor to the EU economy, togrowth and to jobs in the local community. To read the Manifesto in full and to review some ofthe event’s memorable moments, log onto: http://congress.fooddrinkeurope.eu/(http://congress.fooddrinkeurope.eu/).

Today, the economic difficulties facing the EU are particularly challenging; the language ofausterity in many Member States has become commonplace and the socio-political challengesfacing governments are immense as they struggle to provide economic growth and jobs. This isespecially important given the increasing numbers of young people out of work and desperatelysearching for the means to secure a better future.

Yet, against the difficult economic climate in the EU, and the corresponding uncertainty that thiscreates for consumers and businesses alike, our place as Europe’s leading manufacturingindustry and a leading global food industry is impressive. It demonstrates the resilience anddetermination of Europe’s food and drink operators to remain a competitive, world-class industry,embedded in the socio-economic fabric of the European Union, helping to maintain local jobs andgenerate wealth. With a turnover of €1017 billion and direct EU employment figures at 4.25million[4], not to mention support for many more indirect jobs, the importance of Europe’s foodand drink industry as a pillar of the EU economy has never been more pronounced. And with agrowing positive trade balance of €13.2 billion, our industry has shown that it is dedicated todelivering safe, high quality, innovative foods not only to Europe’s consumers everyday but also,increasingly, to consumers in many other parts of the world, and in growing volumes! That’s quitean achievement and one of which we can all be proud.

But this is no reason to be complacent. If Europe’s leading manufacturing industry is to continuein this position in years to come, faced with shrinking global market shares vis-à-vis heightenedcompetition from players in emerging markets, we need to continue not only to create, but also toexploit, opportunities for growth to the full. In addition, the market conditions must be favourablein guaranteeing greater possibilities for trade. Regulations must also be science-based toengender greater legal confidence and, ultimately, returns on investment to boost growth.

Last but not least, we must do more to inspire consumer trust in our industry and create widerrecognition of its important contribution to every part of the daily lives of citizens across the EU. Defending the reputation of the industry has not been an easy task of late given the recent fraudincident of horsemeat mislabelled as beef in prepared meat products. The illegal actions of a fewwhich do so much damage to the reputation of so many, are completely unacceptable and should




2 A year of achievements

A busy year of achievements

2012 was a special year for FoodDrinkEurope as it marked our 30th anniversary as Europe’s foodand drink manufacturing industry organisation. It has also been a very busy year, with many newchallenges and interesting opportunities for Europe’s food industry, which continues to grow andperform steadily despite the present difficult economic climate.

In brief, if I were to define 2012 for FoodDrinkEurope, three words in particular spring to mind:engagement, visibility and adaptability.

Engagement

In 2012 we focused particularly on finding new opportunities for collaboration with our currentstakeholders, and on finding new partners and forming new alliances for the industry. OurCongress provided an opportunity to showcase some of these efforts but three examples areparticularly worthy of note.

The work with our Social Partners, EFFAT[1], to discuss issues of common interest for both theindustry and its employees, has been very important. Here, employees and food operators havejoined forces to discuss issues of common interest. Discussions on how to tackle obesity forexample, and the impact of discriminatory fiscal measures on food in today’s tough economictimes feature on our joint workplan, along with other issues such as the Common AgriculturePolicy (CAP) and the launch of the EU funded project “matching skills and jobs”.

Similarly, FoodDrinkEurope has been actively working with its food chain partners in theestablishment of a voluntary B2B framework for fairer supply chain relations. Given thesensitivity of these discussions for our members, FoodDrinkEurope has worked tirelessly on theirbehalf to feed into the development of a voluntary framework which should help engender fairerB2B relations in the food supply chain across the EU. We hope that, in encouraging our membersto sign up to this voluntary framework, this will help to improve commercial relations for allparticipating parties in future.

There are many more examples as you will see in the subsequent pages of this 2012 Report. Jointactivities with our stakeholders across the food chain contribute positively to our work inestablishing food industry positions and to tackling some of the main challenges we face today.

Visibility

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In 2012, we have stepped up external speaking opportunities; we have accompanied EUCommissioners on several important trade missions to other countries and we have greatlyincreased our active participation in numerous conferences and other events in and outsideEurope. We have also stepped up our engagement with the media through both traditionalchannels and new, social media tools. In 2012, direct media mentions of FoodDrinkEuropeincreased by 14% on 2011 figures and we expanded our online (web) presence by 20%. OurTwitter profile also grew by a staggering 300% in the past year as more and more organisations,individuals and other stakeholders followed our work and sought to interact with us. Indeed, wehave never been as present in the media as we are today.

Adaptability

As ever, the EU decision-making process is extremely important for Europe’s food and drinkindustry. The nature and intensity of EU debates has changed, and as the detailled timeline ofactivities below indicates, FoodDrinkEurope has worked hard to ensure that the sector’s views areheard at all levels.

In November the FoodDrinkEurope secretariat moved to new premises in Brussels. The move wasa major undertaking, but certainly a huge success; our new offices are young, modern andenergising, and proudly display the colours and style of the new FoodDrinkEurope name andbrand.

Finally, a word of thanks…

I would like to thank our members who continue to provide us with expertise, key data andhands-on experience; without their active participation in the many working groups andcommittees of the organisation throughout the year, we would not be able to deliver the host ofachievements described in this report.

A special thanks to FoodDrinkEurope’s staff for their continuing hard work, dedication, loyalty andgood humour!

I look forward to another exciting and successful year in 2013.

Mella Frewen

Director General

[1] EFFAT: European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions



2 A year of achievements

A busy year of achievements

2012 was a special year for FoodDrinkEurope as it marked our 30th anniversary as Europe’s foodand drink manufacturing industry organisation. It has also been a very busy year, with many newchallenges and interesting opportunities for Europe’s food industry, which continues to grow andperform steadily despite the present difficult economic climate.

In brief, if I were to define 2012 for FoodDrinkEurope, three words in particular spring to mind:engagement, visibility and adaptability.

Engagement

In 2012 we focused particularly on finding new opportunities for collaboration with our currentstakeholders, and on finding new partners and forming new alliances for the industry. OurCongress provided an opportunity to showcase some of these efforts but three examples areparticularly worthy of note.

The work with our Social Partners, EFFAT[1], to discuss issues of common interest for both theindustry and its employees, has been very important. Here, employees and food operators havejoined forces to discuss issues of common interest. Discussions on how to tackle obesity forexample, and the impact of discriminatory fiscal measures on food in today’s tough economictimes feature on our joint workplan, along with other issues such as the Common AgriculturePolicy (CAP) and the launch of the EU funded project “matching skills and jobs”.

Similarly, FoodDrinkEurope has been actively working with its food chain partners in theestablishment of a voluntary B2B framework for fairer supply chain relations. Given thesensitivity of these discussions for our members, FoodDrinkEurope has worked tirelessly on theirbehalf to feed into the development of a voluntary framework which should help engender fairerB2B relations in the food supply chain across the EU. We hope that, in encouraging our membersto sign up to this voluntary framework, this will help to improve commercial relations for allparticipating parties in future.

There are many more examples as you will see in the subsequent pages of this 2012 Report. Jointactivities with our stakeholders across the food chain contribute positively to our work inestablishing food industry positions and to tackling some of the main challenges we face today.

Visibility




January 2012 Launch of Social Dialogue for Europe’s food and drink industry

Priorities for the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU published

February 2012 European Parliament support for the EU-Morocco Agreement welcomed

Commission Communication on ‘Innovating for Sustainable Growth: ABioeconomy for Europe’ received

March 2012 Participation at 6th Annual European Nutrition and Lifestyle Conference

Europe’s food industry reasserts commitment to sustainable watermanagement on UN World Water Day

April 2012 Board Member, Frans Egberts, attends the 2nd ASEAN-EU BusinessSummit in Cambodia.

Industry reaffirms commitment to improving healthy eating and promotinghealthy choices on World Health Day.

May 2012 Welcomes the official adoption of approved health claims list.

President Jesús Serafín Pérez accompanies European Commission Vice-President Tajani on a mission to the United States.

Demonstration of Europe’s food industry efforts for a sustainable use ofwater at EU Green Week.

Director General, Mella Frewen speaks at the Highlands Forum 2012 inAustralia.

June 2012 Publication of Environmental Sustainability Vision 2030 report and websitefollowing a high-level panel event.

Launch of Social Dialogue for Europe’s food and drink industry

European Parliament support for the EU-Morocco Agreement welcomed

Welcomes the offi cial adoption of approved health claims list.

Commission Communication on ‘Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe’ received

Europe’s food industry reasserts commitment to sustainable water management on UN World Water Day

Board Member, Frans Egberts, attends the 2nd ASEAN-EU Business Summit in Cambodia.

Industry reaffi rms commitment to improving healthy eating and promoting healthy choices on World Health Day.

President Jesús Serafín Pérez accompanies European Commission Vice-President Tajani on a mission to the United States.

Demonstration of Europe’s food industry efforts for a sustainable use of water at EU Green Week.

Director General, Mella Frewen speaks at the Highlands Forum 2012 in Australia.

Publication of Environmental Sustainability Vision 2030 report and website following a high-level panel event.

Priorities for the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU published

Participation at 6th Annual European Nutrition and Lifestyle Conference




Progress in actions to mitigate Acrylamide is supported byFoodDrinkEurope via its online Toolbox.

Food operators promote Environmental Sustainability Vision 2030 at Rio+20.

FoodDrinkEurope calls for agriculture and food production to remain centralto G20 discussions.

July 2012 Publication of Annual Report 2011, Data & Trends Report 2011 andPriorities for the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Director General, Mella Frewen along with the Alliance for a CompetitiveEuropean Industry (ACEI ), met Commission President, José ManuelBarroso, to stress the central role of European industry in Europe’seconomic recovery.

August 2012 FoodDrinkEurope calls for creation of a genuine EU Industrial Policy.

September 2012 European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ launches a ‘StrategicResearch & Innovation Agenda’ (SRIA) .

DG Mella Frewen speaks at inaugural Forum Europe European FoodSecurity Conference.

FoodDrinkEurope participates at the 10th "Bruxelles Champêtre" event.

Russia’s accession to the WTO welcomed.

October 2012 FoodDrinkEurope 30 year anniversary Congress 2012 took place togetherwith the launch of an industry Manifesto providing a framework for futureaction for Europe’s largest manufacturing industry.

FoodDrinkEurope hosts 5th Nanotechnology Stakeholder Dialogue Day.

Progress in actions to mitigate Acrylamide is supported by FoodDrinkEurope via its online Toolbox.

Food operators promote Environmental Sustainability Vision 2030 at Rio +20.

FoodDrinkEurope calls for agriculture and food production to remain central to G20 discussions.

Publication of Annual Report 2011, Data & Trends Report 2011 and Priorities for the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU.

European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ launches a ‘Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda’ (SRIA) .

DG Mella Frewen speaks at inaugural Forum Europe European Food Security Conference.

Director General, Mella Frewen along with the Alliance for a Competitive European Industry (ACEI ), met Commission President, José Manuel Barroso, to stress the central role of European industry in Europe’s economic recovery.

FoodDrinkEurope 30 year anniversary Congress 2012 took place together with the launch of an industry Manifesto providing a framework for future action for Europe’s largest manufacturing industry.

FoodDrinkEurope calls for creation of a genuine EU Industrial Policy.

FoodDrinkEurope participates at the 10th «Bruxelles Champêtre» event.

FoodDrinkEurope hosts 5th Nanotechnology Stakeholder Dialogue Day.

Russia’s accession to the WTO welcomed.




As on 31 March 2013

SME and Health and Nutrition sub-websites launched viawww.fooddrinkeurope.eu (http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu)

November 2012 DG Mella Frewen participates at EFSA/DG SANCO joint conference, “Readyfor the Challenges of Tomorrow”.

Move to new offices for FoodDrinkEurope staff to: 9-31 Ave des Nerviens,Brussels 1040.

December 2012 Competitiveness Report 2012 launched.

Continuation of the mandate of High Level Forum supported.

Priorities for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU published.

3 Role and Mission

As the representative body for Europe's food and drink industry, FoodDrinkEurope's mission is tofacilitate the development of an environment in which all food and drink companies, whatevertheir size, can meet the needs of consumers and society, while at the same time competingeffectively for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe.

FoodDrinkEurope’s work is based on sound scientific research, robust data management andeffective communication, working within the EU regulatory framework to ensure that all food anddrink policy issues are dealt with in a holistic manner. FoodDrinkEurope promotes its members’interests in areas such as food safety and quality, nutrition and health, consumer trust and choice,competitiveness, research and development, innovation and environmental sustainability. FoodDrinkEurope also works closely with key stakeholders to promote its members’ interests andrespond to the broad range of complex socio-economic and environmental challenges facing the

As on 31 March 2013

SME and Health and Nutrition sub-websites launched via www.fooddrinkeurope.eu

DG Mella Frewen participates at EFSA/DG SANCO joint conference, “Ready for the Challenges of Tomorrow”.

Move to new offi ces for FoodDrinkEurope staff to: 9-31 Ave des Nerviens, Brussels 1040.

Competitiveness Report 2012 launched.






industry.

In carrying out this mission, FoodDrinkEurope will, together with its members, operate as anactive, committed and responsible stakeholder organisation. FoodDrinkEurope will work toincrease the visibility of Europe’s food and drink industry, while enhancing and promoting itscultural and social values, as well as its richness, variety and traditions.



As on 31 March 2013

SME and Health and Nutrition sub-websites launched viawww.fooddrinkeurope.eu (http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu)

November 2012 DG Mella Frewen participates at EFSA/DG SANCO joint conference, “Readyfor the Challenges of Tomorrow”.

Move to new offices for FoodDrinkEurope staff to: 9-31 Ave des Nerviens,Brussels 1040.

December 2012 Competitiveness Report 2012 launched.



3 Role and Mission

As the representative body for Europe's food and drink industry, FoodDrinkEurope's mission is tofacilitate the development of an environment in which all food and drink companies, whatevertheir size, can meet the needs of consumers and society, while at the same time competingeffectively for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe.

FoodDrinkEurope’s work is based on sound scientific research, robust data management andeffective communication, working within the EU regulatory framework to ensure that all food anddrink policy issues are dealt with in a holistic manner. FoodDrinkEurope promotes its members’interests in areas such as food safety and quality, nutrition and health, consumer trust and choice,competitiveness, research and development, innovation and environmental sustainability. FoodDrinkEurope also works closely with key stakeholders to promote its members’ interests andrespond to the broad range of complex socio-economic and environmental challenges facing the

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4 Food and Drink Industry in Figures4




Turnover

Employment

Number of companies11

SMEs

Value added

1017 billion €

6.8% increase compared to 2009. Largestmanufacturing sector in the EU (14.90%)

4.2 million people

Leading employer in the EU (15% ofmanufacturing sector employment)

287,000

49.3 %

of food and drink turnover

63.4 %

of food and drink employment

1.9 %

(% of EU GVA) 22

Consumption

External trade

EU market share of global exports

R&D

14.5 %

(% of household expenditure on food & drink)

76.2 billion € exports

(16.6% increase compared to 2010)

63.0 billion € imports


13.2 billion € trade balance

Net exporter of food and drink products

16.5 % (20.5% in 2002)

Shrinking share in global markets

0.53 %33

of food and drink output (slight increase)

Source: Eurostat, UN COMTRADE, OECD

1. 2010 Data2. Gross value added is the value of the goods and services produced by a sector minus the cost of raw materials and theinputs used to produce them. GVA measures te contribution of the economy of each individual sector.3. 2009 Data

As on 31 March 2013

5 Leveraging growth through science,safety and innovation






Turnover

Employment

Number of companies11

SMEs

Value added

1017 billion €

6.8% increase compared to 2009. Largestmanufacturing sector in the EU (14.90%)

4.2 million people

Leading employer in the EU (15% ofmanufacturing sector employment)

287,000

49.3 %

of food and drink turnover

63.4 %

of food and drink employment

1.9 %

(% of EU GVA) 22

Consumption

External trade

EU market share of global exports

R&D

14.5 %

(% of household expenditure on food & drink)

76.2 billion € exports


63.0 billion € imports


13.2 billion € trade balance

Net exporter of food and drink products

16.5 % (20.5% in 2002)

Shrinking share in global markets

0.53 %33

of food and drink output (slight increase)

Source: Eurostat, UN COMTRADE, OECD

1. 2010 Data2. Gross value added is the value of the goods and services produced by a sector minus the cost of raw materials and theinputs used to produce them. GVA measures te contribution of the economy of each individual sector.3. 2009 Data

As on 31 March 2013

5 Leveraging growth through science,safety and innovation



Food safety: paramount for Europe’s food and drinkindustryThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope continued its efforts to encourage the highest standards offood safety among Europe’s food manufacturers, producing new tools to assist its members inthis regard, such as the Guidance on Food Allergen Management, as well as improving onexisting tools like the Acrylamide Pamphlets.

Guidance on Food Allergen Management

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope finalised its Guidance on Food Allergen Management for FoodManufacturers (http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/FoodDrinkEurope-launches-Guidance-on-Food-Allergen-Management/). The first of its kind, this document sets out generalprinciples to manage specific pre-packed foods causing allergies or certain intolerances andprovides sound, evidence-based, consistent information on good practice in risk management ofallergenic foods for food producers.

Updated Acrylamide Pamphlets

In June 2012, FoodDrinkEurope published five revised pamphlets(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/publication/fooddrinkeurope-acrylamide-pamphlets/) setting outthe latest tools to help Europe’s food and drink manufacturers mitigate acrylamide formation incertain foods. The new pamphlets, which are available in almost all of the official EU languages,feature a number of key updates. These include: the introduction of information on the ‘ALARA’principle (‘as low as reasonably achievable’) with regard to levels of acrylamide formation infoods, and also the introduction of new mitigation tools which have proven successful on anindustrial scale.

Guidelines on Paper and Board

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope developed Guidelines on the use of Paper and Board for packaging,after identifying a lack of harmonised EU legislation in this area. The Guidelines help food anddrink manufacturers to decide on the most appropriate packaging materials for their products.[1]

Working with stakeholders to ensure a safer food chainThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope, working together with other stakeholders, engaged activelywith the European institutions to promote safety across the food chain. FoodDrinkEurope wasinvolved actively in a number of bodies established under the remit of the Commission andcontributed to several publications aimed at ensuring safe food chain practices.

Food Safety Platform

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope chaired the European Food Safety Platform, which brings together keyEuropean stakeholders concerned with feed and food safety, and works to improvecommunication between partners on issues of mutual interest.

Roadmap on Food Contact Materials

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope contributed to the European Commission’s consultations on the‘Roadmap on Food Contact Materials’(http://ec.europa.eu/governance/impact/planned_ia/docs/2014_sanco_005_fcm_specific_provisions_for_materials_other_than_plastics_Specifically, FoodDrinkEurope called for the creation of more comprehensible legislation on foodcontact materials for food producers, most notably, those who may not necessarily have foodpackaging material experts employed, such as SMEs. In addition, FoodDrinkEurope called for theestablishment of new rules on the use of printing inks, varnishes and coatings in this area.

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In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope contributed to the European Commission’s consultations on the‘Roadmap on Food Contact Materials’(http://ec.europa.eu/governance/impact/planned_ia/docs/2014_sanco_005_fcm_specific_provisions_for_materials_other_than_plastics_Specifically, FoodDrinkEurope called for the creation of more comprehensible legislation on foodcontact materials for food producers, most notably, those who may not necessarily have foodpackaging material experts employed, such as SMEs. In addition, FoodDrinkEurope called for theestablishment of new rules on the use of printing inks, varnishes and coatings in this area.














In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope contributed to the European Commission’s consultations on the‘Roadmap on Food Contact Materials’(http://ec.europa.eu/governance/impact/planned_ia/docs/2014_sanco_005_fcm_specific_provisions_for_materials_other_than_plastics_Specifically, FoodDrinkEurope called for the creation of more comprehensible legislation on foodcontact materials for food producers, most notably, those who may not necessarily have foodpackaging material experts employed, such as SMEs. In addition, FoodDrinkEurope called for theestablishment of new rules on the use of printing inks, varnishes and coatings in this area. 21/05/13 11:06FoodDrink Europe Annual Report 2012


EU Catalogue of Feed Materials

In June 2012, the Regulation establishing the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:029:0001:0064:EN:PDF) entered intoforce, based on a proposal compiled by the Feed Chain Task Force (FCTF) in whichFoodDrinkEurope participates. FoodDrinkEurope was responsible for the ‘miscellaneousfoodstuffs’ category which includes items such as confectionary and ready-to-eat meals. TheCatalogue is particularly important to food manufacturers, considering that at least 25% of formerfoodstuffs end up in the feed chain.

Working in partnership to drive forward research andinnovationFoodDrinkEurope worked proactively throughout 2012 to help food and drink manufacturersovercome obstacles to innovation, the cornerstone for future growth and competitiveness inEurope. This involved direct engagement with the EU institutions and partnerships with otherstakeholders.

Nanotechnology

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope contributed to ongoing efforts at EU level to ensure greater legalcertainty regarding the definition of nanotechnology for food uses.

In October, FoodDrinkEurope hosted its fifth Annual Stakeholder Dialogue(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/industry-in-focus/topic/nanotechnology/stakeholder-dialogue/) todiscuss progress on potential applications and innovation in the use of nanotechnology. Theconference took place against the backdrop of uncertainty over the definition of nanotechnology,along with questions over whether and how it should be labelled if used in food production.

Novel Foods and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Following the rejection of the proposed Regulation on Novel Foods in March 2011, and theannouncement that a new proposal is likely in 2013, FoodDrinkEurope has produced a paper onthe reintroduction of a so-called ‘notification’ or simplified procedure in relation to novel foodswhich would be of particular benefit to SMEs.

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope developed a food and drink industry position and contributed toEuropean Commission consultations on GMO-free labelling.

European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’

Throughout 2012, the European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ (managed by theFoodDrinkEurope secretariat) continued efforts to promote research opportunities and improveknowledge transfer (particularly to SMEs) across Europe.

In September, the ETP published its updated ‘Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/press-releases_documents/SRIA_ETP_Food_for_Life_2012.pdf)’ outlining several main goals for theETP, namely: (i) identifying and prioritising the research needs of Europe’s food industry, (ii)coordinating research in the food sector across Europe, and (iii) encouraging the participation ofSMEs in research activities through specific programmes and networks.

Joint Programming Initiatives

Over the past year, FoodDrinkEurope was involved actively in two of the European Commission’sJoint Programming Initiatives (JPIs). The JPIs were established to pool national research efforts tomake better use of Europe’s precious public research and innovation resources and to tacklecommon European challenges more effectively.




EU Catalogue of Feed Materials

In June 2012, the Regulation establishing the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:029:0001:0064:EN:PDF) entered intoforce, based on a proposal compiled by the Feed Chain Task Force (FCTF) in whichFoodDrinkEurope participates. FoodDrinkEurope was responsible for the ‘miscellaneousfoodstuffs’ category which includes items such as confectionary and ready-to-eat meals. TheCatalogue is particularly important to food manufacturers, considering that at least 25% of formerfoodstuffs end up in the feed chain.

Working in partnership to drive forward research andinnovationFoodDrinkEurope worked proactively throughout 2012 to help food and drink manufacturersovercome obstacles to innovation, the cornerstone for future growth and competitiveness inEurope. This involved direct engagement with the EU institutions and partnerships with otherstakeholders.

Nanotechnology

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope contributed to ongoing efforts at EU level to ensure greater legalcertainty regarding the definition of nanotechnology for food uses.

In October, FoodDrinkEurope hosted its fifth Annual Stakeholder Dialogue(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/industry-in-focus/topic/nanotechnology/stakeholder-dialogue/) todiscuss progress on potential applications and innovation in the use of nanotechnology. Theconference took place against the backdrop of uncertainty over the definition of nanotechnology,along with questions over whether and how it should be labelled if used in food production.

Novel Foods and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Following the rejection of the proposed Regulation on Novel Foods in March 2011, and theannouncement that a new proposal is likely in 2013, FoodDrinkEurope has produced a paper onthe reintroduction of a so-called ‘notification’ or simplified procedure in relation to novel foodswhich would be of particular benefit to SMEs.

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope developed a food and drink industry position and contributed toEuropean Commission consultations on GMO-free labelling.

European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’

Throughout 2012, the European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ (managed by theFoodDrinkEurope secretariat) continued efforts to promote research opportunities and improveknowledge transfer (particularly to SMEs) across Europe.

In September, the ETP published its updated ‘Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/press-releases_documents/SRIA_ETP_Food_for_Life_2012.pdf)’ outlining several main goals for theETP, namely: (i) identifying and prioritising the research needs of Europe’s food industry, (ii)coordinating research in the food sector across Europe, and (iii) encouraging the participation ofSMEs in research activities through specific programmes and networks.

Joint Programming Initiatives

Over the past year, FoodDrinkEurope was involved actively in two of the European Commission’sJoint Programming Initiatives (JPIs). The JPIs were established to pool national research efforts tomake better use of Europe’s precious public research and innovation resources and to tacklecommon European challenges more effectively. 21/05/13 11:06FoodDrink Europe Annual Report 2012


Healthy Food for Healthy Life

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope chaired the Stakeholder Advisory Group of the JPI ‘Healthy Diet for aHealthy Life (https://www.healthydietforhealthylife.eu/)’ and collaborated in the drafting of thebody’s first joint action entitled, “Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity Choice”.

Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change

Similarly in 2012, FoodDrinkEurope held the Vice-Chairmanship of the Stakeholder AdvisoryGroup of the JPI on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change. (http://www.faccejpi.com/)This group brings together 21 countries committed to building an integrated European ResearchArea which addresses the interconnected challenges of sustainable agriculture, food security andthe impacts of climate change.

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Healthy Food for Healthy Life

In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope chaired the Stakeholder Advisory Group of the JPI ‘Healthy Diet for aHealthy Life (https://www.healthydietforhealthylife.eu/)’ and collaborated in the drafting of thebody’s first joint action entitled, “Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity Choice”.

Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change

Similarly in 2012, FoodDrinkEurope held the Vice-Chairmanship of the Stakeholder AdvisoryGroup of the JPI on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change. (http://www.faccejpi.com/)This group brings together 21 countries committed to building an integrated European ResearchArea which addresses the interconnected challenges of sustainable agriculture, food security andthe impacts of climate change.

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High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food SupplyChainThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope participated actively in the High Level Forum (HLF), whichbrings together stakeholders from across the food chain to assist the European Commission inimplementing the 30 Recommendations of the High Level Group (HLG) on the Competitiveness ofthe Agro-Food Industry, and to develop an integrated industrial policy across the food chain as awhole. FoodDrinkEurope played a leading role in driving efforts to prolong the mandate of the HLFbeyond 2012; these efforts proved successful, in December 2012, when the EuropeanCommission decided to extend the HLF’s mandate by an additional two years.FoodDrinkEurope’s work focussed in particular on two of the Forum’s expert platforms: the B2BPlatform and the Competitiveness Platform.

B2B PlatformThe Expert Platform on Business to Business (B2B) contractual practices in the food supply chainis tasked with identifying relevant best practices in commercial relations and agreeing on severalexamples of practices which can be considered unfair.

In December 2012, FoodDrinkEurope, working together with seven other associationsrepresenting the food chain, agreed upon a draft voluntary framework entitled ‘Principles of GoodBusiness Practice in the Food Chain’. This framework foresees a system of voluntary registrationby food and drink companies and retailers in the food and drink sector, to signal theircommitment to apply these principles and to offer a means to resolve disputes arising in a case ofnon-compliance.

Competitiveness PlatformThe Expert Platform on the competitiveness of the agri-food industry was established to monitorthe implementation of the recommendations of the HLG with regard to agriculture and theenvironment, the internal market for food, research and innovation, trade and exports. Throughout2012, FoodDrinkEurope was an active participant in workshops organised by the Platformfocussing on innovation and sustainable sourcing, as well as workshops on Internal Market forfood. FoodDrinkEurope also participated actively in workshops organised by the HLF’s FoodPrice Monitoring Platform and contributed to the ‘TRANSFOP’ (Transparency of Food Prices)project, which is organised under the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme(FP7) for Research and Technological Development.

A sustainable, market driven EU agricultural policyThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope followed closely the ongoing process to reform the EU’sCommon Agricultural Policy (CAP). The secretariat and relevant members engaged actively withkey decision makers from across the EU institutions to ensure that the primary objective of theCAP continues to be ensuring sustainable agricultural production, in turn guaranteeing access toadequate quantities of competitively priced agricultural raw materials for food producers whichcorrespond to specific quality criteria.

Throughout the year, representatives from FoodDrinkEurope met with European Commissionofficials as well as key MEPs responsible for driving CAP reforms through the EuropeanParliament, in order to raise awareness of the food and drink industry’s political and economicinterest in this important policy area. In addition, FoodDrinkEurope proactively communicated theindustry’s views and concerns on various individual elements of the CAP reform package, such asthe need to ensure the operation of competition law in the agricultural sector and also theimportance of achieving a market-driven CAP. In July 2012, FoodDrinkEurope and the EuropeanFederation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) issued a joint statement

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High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food SupplyChainThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope participated actively in the High Level Forum (HLF), whichbrings together stakeholders from across the food chain to assist the European Commission inimplementing the 30 Recommendations of the High Level Group (HLG) on the Competitiveness ofthe Agro-Food Industry, and to develop an integrated industrial policy across the food chain as awhole. FoodDrinkEurope played a leading role in driving efforts to prolong the mandate of the HLFbeyond 2012; these efforts proved successful, in December 2012, when the EuropeanCommission decided to extend the HLF’s mandate by an additional two years.FoodDrinkEurope’s work focussed in particular on two of the Forum’s expert platforms: the B2BPlatform and the Competitiveness Platform.

B2B PlatformThe Expert Platform on Business to Business (B2B) contractual practices in the food supply chainis tasked with identifying relevant best practices in commercial relations and agreeing on severalexamples of practices which can be considered unfair.

In December 2012, FoodDrinkEurope, working together with seven other associationsrepresenting the food chain, agreed upon a draft voluntary framework entitled ‘Principles of GoodBusiness Practice in the Food Chain’. This framework foresees a system of voluntary registrationby food and drink companies and retailers in the food and drink sector, to signal theircommitment to apply these principles and to offer a means to resolve disputes arising in a case ofnon-compliance.

Competitiveness PlatformThe Expert Platform on the competitiveness of the agri-food industry was established to monitorthe implementation of the recommendations of the HLG with regard to agriculture and theenvironment, the internal market for food, research and innovation, trade and exports. Throughout2012, FoodDrinkEurope was an active participant in workshops organised by the Platformfocussing on innovation and sustainable sourcing, as well as workshops on Internal Market forfood. FoodDrinkEurope also participated actively in workshops organised by the HLF’s FoodPrice Monitoring Platform and contributed to the ‘TRANSFOP’ (Transparency of Food Prices)project, which is organised under the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme(FP7) for Research and Technological Development.

A sustainable, market driven EU agricultural policyThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope followed closely the ongoing process to reform the EU’sCommon Agricultural Policy (CAP). The secretariat and relevant members engaged actively withkey decision makers from across the EU institutions to ensure that the primary objective of theCAP continues to be ensuring sustainable agricultural production, in turn guaranteeing access toadequate quantities of competitively priced agricultural raw materials for food producers whichcorrespond to specific quality criteria.

Throughout the year, representatives from FoodDrinkEurope met with European Commissionofficials as well as key MEPs responsible for driving CAP reforms through the EuropeanParliament, in order to raise awareness of the food and drink industry’s political and economicinterest in this important policy area. In addition, FoodDrinkEurope proactively communicated theindustry’s views and concerns on various individual elements of the CAP reform package, such asthe need to ensure the operation of competition law in the agricultural sector and also theimportance of achieving a market-driven CAP. In July 2012, FoodDrinkEurope and the EuropeanFederation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) issued a joint statement



(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/Social-Partners-rely-on-a-sustainable-competitive-and-innovative-CAP-refor/) outlining common objectives on CAP reform.

Trade: A cornerstone of growth for Europe’s food and drinkindustryThe European food and drink industry is the largest global food and drink exporter; exporting atotal of € 76.2 billion of products in 2011. In the absence of a multi-lateral trade agreement,comprehensive bi-lateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) continue to be the most feasible way inwhich to secure greater access to third markets for Europe’s food and drink products.

Over the course of 2012, FoodDrinkEurope welcomed efforts to negotiate Free Trade Agreementswith Japan and Morocco and welcomed the accession of Russia to the World Trade Organisation.In relation to Japan, FoodDrinkEurope proactively collaborated with other stakeholders, leading toa joint statement in November 2012 calling upon the EU and Japan to launch negotiations for adeep and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). FoodDrinkEurope also took part in severaldiscussions and consultations with the Office of the US Trade Representative and others, tohighlight the food and drink industry’s views on a potential FTA with the USA. In May 2012,FoodDrinkEurope President, Jesús Serafín Pérez, accompanied Commissioner Antonio Tajanitogether with a delegation of 20 other high level EU business representatives on a mission to theUnited States.

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II)Throughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope engaged actively with the European Securities and MarketsAuthority (ESMA) as well as key MEPs, to ensure that the proposed new MiFID Directive deliversmarket transparency and well-functioning markets for food producers. In particular,FoodDrinkEurope has been working to ensure that the new Directive will enable foodmanufacturers to manage their exposure to volatility in agricultural commodity markets in order toachieve better business predictability. This is of crucial importance considering discussions onreforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which will introduce more market orientation inthe EU agricultural sector.

Profiling the value of SMEs to Europe’s food and drinkindustry In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope undertook a number of initiatives to promote the importance of Smalland Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the food and drink industry. In October, to mark the annual‘European SMEs Week’, FoodDrinkEurope launched a new website section(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/industry-in-focus/topic/small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes/) which aims to communicate the value of SMEs to Europe’s food manufacturing industry.

Further actions needed to improve market conditions for food industry SMEs can also be found inthe FoodDrinkEurope Competitiveness Report 2012(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/publication/food-industry-calls-for-an-eu-industrial-policy-for-food/).

A Social Dialogue for Europe’s food industry

In January 2012, FoodDrinkEurope entered into formal Social Dialogue with the EuropeanFederation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) following a Recommendationadopted in 2009 by the High Level Group for the Competitiveness of the Agro Food Industry.

Matching skills and jobs

In September 2012, FoodDrinkEurope and EFFAT launched a joint research project called




(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/Social-Partners-rely-on-a-sustainable-competitive-and-innovative-CAP-refor/) outlining common objectives on CAP reform.

Trade: A cornerstone of growth for Europe’s food and drinkindustryThe European food and drink industry is the largest global food and drink exporter; exporting atotal of € 76.2 billion of products in 2011. In the absence of a multi-lateral trade agreement,comprehensive bi-lateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) continue to be the most feasible way inwhich to secure greater access to third markets for Europe’s food and drink products.

Over the course of 2012, FoodDrinkEurope welcomed efforts to negotiate Free Trade Agreementswith Japan and Morocco and welcomed the accession of Russia to the World Trade Organisation.In relation to Japan, FoodDrinkEurope proactively collaborated with other stakeholders, leading toa joint statement in November 2012 calling upon the EU and Japan to launch negotiations for adeep and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). FoodDrinkEurope also took part in severaldiscussions and consultations with the Office of the US Trade Representative and others, tohighlight the food and drink industry’s views on a potential FTA with the USA. In May 2012,FoodDrinkEurope President, Jesús Serafín Pérez, accompanied Commissioner Antonio Tajanitogether with a delegation of 20 other high level EU business representatives on a mission to theUnited States.

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II)Throughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope engaged actively with the European Securities and MarketsAuthority (ESMA) as well as key MEPs, to ensure that the proposed new MiFID Directive deliversmarket transparency and well-functioning markets for food producers. In particular,FoodDrinkEurope has been working to ensure that the new Directive will enable foodmanufacturers to manage their exposure to volatility in agricultural commodity markets in order toachieve better business predictability. This is of crucial importance considering discussions onreforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which will introduce more market orientation inthe EU agricultural sector.

Profiling the value of SMEs to Europe’s food and drinkindustry In 2012, FoodDrinkEurope undertook a number of initiatives to promote the importance of Smalland Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the food and drink industry. In October, to mark the annual‘European SMEs Week’, FoodDrinkEurope launched a new website section(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/industry-in-focus/topic/small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes/) which aims to communicate the value of SMEs to Europe’s food manufacturing industry.

Further actions needed to improve market conditions for food industry SMEs can also be found inthe FoodDrinkEurope Competitiveness Report 2012(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/publication/food-industry-calls-for-an-eu-industrial-policy-for-food/).

A Social Dialogue for Europe’s food industry

In January 2012, FoodDrinkEurope entered into formal Social Dialogue with the EuropeanFederation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) following a Recommendationadopted in 2009 by the High Level Group for the Competitiveness of the Agro Food Industry.

Matching skills and jobs

In September 2012, FoodDrinkEurope and EFFAT launched a joint research project called21/05/13 11:06FoodDrink Europe Annual Report 2012


‘matching skills and jobs’. The project aims to get an updated economic analysis of the sector, aswell as an overview of the demographic structure of its workforce. In addition, the project seeks toidentify the skills and competences required in the sector and to anticipate qualifications that willbe needed in the next 10-15 years in the EU food and drink industry.

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‘matching skills and jobs’. The project aims to get an updated economic analysis of the sector, aswell as an overview of the demographic structure of its workforce. In addition, the project seeks toidentify the skills and competences required in the sector and to anticipate qualifications that willbe needed in the next 10-15 years in the EU food and drink industry.

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Industry efforts help to tackle obesity and non-communicable diseasesEncouraging consumers to eat a balanced diet and lead a healthy lifestyle is a major challenge forsociety as a whole and is influenced by many different socio-economic and environmental factors.Nutrition and health is increasingly on the agenda of public health authorities and policymakers,and Europe’s food manufacturers recognise that they have a role to play in encouraging betterdiets, fostering better nutritional choices and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Throughout 2012, Europe’s food and drink manufacturers reaffirmed their commitment toimproving healthy eating choices for consumers by being a major contributor to the EU Platformfor Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health(http://ec.europa.eu/health/nutrition_physical_activity/platform/index_en.htm), providing a rangeof voluntary initiatives in areas such as reformulation, responsible marketing and advertising andconsumer information.

Food industry commits to new efforts on voluntary GDAs

In November 2012, FoodDrinkEurope renewed its GDA nutrition labelling commitment(http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/nutrition/platform/database/dsp_search.cfm?CFID=32890245&CFTOKEN=94ef1b56257e40b5-98C3FA90-9C38-856A-1D1E6F9C02CC65B4&jsessionid=1703da98864b1032401fTR) under the EU Platform, amidefforts among its membership to provide consistent, factual and meaningful front of packnutritional information in line with the new requirements of the Food Information to ConsumersRegulation (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32011R1169:EN:NOT)adopted in October 2011.

Re-affirming this commitment encouraged manufacturers to continue to provide simple(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/fooddrinkeurope-commits-to-new-efforts-on-voluntary-gda-nutrition-lab/), objective and factual information ‘on pack’ across all markets inthe EU, thereby enabling consumers to better manage their individual diets.

While the new Regulation provides for mandatory nutritional information ‘on pack’, this renewedcommitment of FoodDrinkEurope goes beyond what is required by law, with manufacturersagreeing to continue to provide voluntary GDA nutritional information on the ‘front of pack’ of theirproducts to equip consumers to make more informed food choices.

Nu-Age Project for Healthy Ageing

Additionally, as part of the food and drink industry’s commitment to reformulation under the EUPlatform, FoodDrinkEurope is taking part in the EU funded NU-AGE (http://www.nu-age.eu/)project, which studies the specific dietary needs of healthy ageing. In 2012, FoodDrinkEuropedeveloped an analysis of current EU legislation on food-related issues, diet and health, which willfeed into scientific research and policy recommendations that address the specific dietary needsof an ever increasing elderly population.

Discriminatory food taxation: not the right toolThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope advised against the introduction of additional discriminatorytaxes on foods in several markets across Europe under the pretext of ‘addressing public health’.Against the backdrop of today’s tough economic climate, FoodDrinkEurope and its membersbelieve that food taxes are the wrong tool at the wrong time.

In this context, industry welcomed the Danish government’s decision to abolish its discriminatoryfood tax on saturated fat, as well as its plans to extend the chocolate tax. Cumbersome toimplement, the tax created administrative and bureaucratic burdens for companies, generating

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Industry efforts help to tackle obesity and non-communicable diseasesEncouraging consumers to eat a balanced diet and lead a healthy lifestyle is a major challenge forsociety as a whole and is influenced by many different socio-economic and environmental factors.Nutrition and health is increasingly on the agenda of public health authorities and policymakers,and Europe’s food manufacturers recognise that they have a role to play in encouraging betterdiets, fostering better nutritional choices and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Throughout 2012, Europe’s food and drink manufacturers reaffirmed their commitment toimproving healthy eating choices for consumers by being a major contributor to the EU Platformfor Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health(http://ec.europa.eu/health/nutrition_physical_activity/platform/index_en.htm), providing a rangeof voluntary initiatives in areas such as reformulation, responsible marketing and advertising andconsumer information.

Food industry commits to new efforts on voluntary GDAs

In November 2012, FoodDrinkEurope renewed its GDA nutrition labelling commitment(http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/nutrition/platform/database/dsp_search.cfm?CFID=32890245&CFTOKEN=94ef1b56257e40b5-98C3FA90-9C38-856A-1D1E6F9C02CC65B4&jsessionid=1703da98864b1032401fTR) under the EU Platform, amidefforts among its membership to provide consistent, factual and meaningful front of packnutritional information in line with the new requirements of the Food Information to ConsumersRegulation (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32011R1169:EN:NOT)adopted in October 2011.

Re-affirming this commitment encouraged manufacturers to continue to provide simple(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/fooddrinkeurope-commits-to-new-efforts-on-voluntary-gda-nutrition-lab/), objective and factual information ‘on pack’ across all markets inthe EU, thereby enabling consumers to better manage their individual diets.

While the new Regulation provides for mandatory nutritional information ‘on pack’, this renewedcommitment of FoodDrinkEurope goes beyond what is required by law, with manufacturersagreeing to continue to provide voluntary GDA nutritional information on the ‘front of pack’ of theirproducts to equip consumers to make more informed food choices.

Nu-Age Project for Healthy Ageing

Additionally, as part of the food and drink industry’s commitment to reformulation under the EUPlatform, FoodDrinkEurope is taking part in the EU funded NU-AGE (http://www.nu-age.eu/)project, which studies the specific dietary needs of healthy ageing. In 2012, FoodDrinkEuropedeveloped an analysis of current EU legislation on food-related issues, diet and health, which willfeed into scientific research and policy recommendations that address the specific dietary needsof an ever increasing elderly population.

Discriminatory food taxation: not the right toolThroughout 2012, FoodDrinkEurope advised against the introduction of additional discriminatorytaxes on foods in several markets across Europe under the pretext of ‘addressing public health’.Against the backdrop of today’s tough economic climate, FoodDrinkEurope and its membersbelieve that food taxes are the wrong tool at the wrong time.

In this context, industry welcomed the Danish government’s decision to abolish its discriminatoryfood tax on saturated fat, as well as its plans to extend the chocolate tax. Cumbersome toimplement, the tax created administrative and bureaucratic burdens for companies, generating



higher food prices for consumers, an increase in cross-border trade and ultimately, put local jobsat stake.

The fight against obesity and moves towards better nutrition remain of fundamental importanceand require a comprehensive approach to changing the behaviours, diets and lifestyles ofconsumers. FoodDrinkEurope will continue to work on collaborative actions where industry workstogether with governments, public health organisations, civil society representatives and others,to help bring about systemic behavioural change among consumers.

Nutrition and health claims on foodsThe establishment of an EU-wide list of approved health claims on foods (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:136:0001:0040:en:PDF) in December2012 marked a positive step towards providing more certainty and clarity for consumers, whilecreating a level-playing on which operators can compete to innovate. Food manufacturers arelooking forward to further improvements in the health claims process to direct research anddevelopment in the desired direction and strengthen industry innovation in the future.

FoodDrinkEurope also supported the adoption of the proposal amending the nutrition claimsannex (http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/labellingnutrition/claims/nutrition_claims_en.htm) includingthe ‘no added salt’ claim in October 2012. This means that manufacturers can make a ‘no addedsalt’ claim on a product which, in turn, allows food business operators to communicate about thespecific nutritional content composition of the food.

Providing food information to consumersFoodDrinkEurope, together with EuroCommerce, developed a Guidance document on the newFood Information to Consumers Regulation (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:304:0018:0063:EN:PDF) to help companies better prepare for the label changesneeded to comply with new EU labelling rules in a harmonised and consistent way. The Guidanceis an effort to reach common understanding of the legislation at the EU level, to ensure its uniformimplementation and to prevent any distortions of competition.

In an evermore digital era, in 2012 FoodDrinkEurope and its members increasingly explored theopportunities and challenges of providing digital information to consumers, something that will nodoubt form a big part of the labelling debate of the future.

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The General Assembly is composed of all FoodDrinkEurope members(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/about-us/members/) (national federations, European sector




9 Placing sustainable growth at theheart of business



Launch of Environment Sustainability Vision Towards 20302012 saw the launch of the FoodDrinkEurope ‘Environmental Sustainability Vision Towards 2030(http://sustainability.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/section-images/USE_SustainabilityReport_LDFINAL_11.6.2012.pdf)’ Report. Developed as part of a broadcollaborative work with other stakeholders across the supply chain, governments, civil societyand academia, the report covers three core areas: (i) sustainable sourcing, (ii) resource efficiency,and (iii) sustainable consumption and production. The Vision highlights the important progressalready made in the area of environmental sustainability by food operators in Europe, and issupported by key actions for future work.

At the launch of the Report in June coinciding with the Rio+20 UN Conference on Environmentand Development (UNCED) (http://www.uncsd2012.org/about.html), FoodDrinkEuropeshowcased significant efforts made by operators to develop their Vision and future key actionsacross several areas(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/publications_documents/temp_file_FDE_RAcondense06FINAL1.pdf)insupport of the Rio +20 goals. Europe’s food manufacturers supported a renewed internationalpolitical commitment to address new and emerging challenges in a number of environmentalsustainability areas, crucial to the future competitiveness of Europe’s food and drink industry.

The report was subsequently shortlisted for the European Public Affairs ‘Report of the Year Award(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/vote-for-environmental-sustainability-vision-report-of-the-year/)’, marking a significant achievement for FoodDrinkEurope and its members.

Food and Drink Environmental Assessment ProtocolIn 2012, FoodDrinkEurope was successful in working towards its vision of a ‘whole-of-society’approach to green growth by co-chairing with the Commission the multi-stakeholder initiative, theEuropean Food Sustainable Consumption and Production Round Table (http://www.food-scp.eu/)(SCP Round Table). The aim of the Round table is to work with other actors along the supplychain ‘from farm to fork’ to identify tangible, concrete solutions which are inclusive and holistic inapproach.

In November (http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/fooddrinkeurope-calls-for-testing-of-envifood-protocol/), at the SCP Round Table plenary meeting (http://www.food-scp.eu/node/73), FoodDrinkEurope and its stakeholders launched a public consultation andtesting phase of the ENVIFOOD Protocol (http://www.food-scp.eu/node/72) for a harmonisedenvironmental assessment methodology of food and drink products. The Protocol is a sectoralmethodology for the food and drink industry and is aligned with global and Europeanmethodologies, such as the forthcoming Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) currently underdevelopment in the EU Commission.

The launch of the practical testing phase of the Protocol marks a unique milestone workingtowards user-friendly and affordable tools for the assessment and voluntary communication of theenvironmental impact along the food chain, in a harmonised and reliable way. FoodDrinkEuropebelieves the approach used to agree on the Protocol, involving all relevant stakeholders on anequal footing, can help make the entire food chain more sustainable.

In addition, FoodDrinkEurope welcomed the evaluation made by the EU Ecolabelling Board tomaintain the exception for food and drink products from the ecolabel scheme, as ecolabels maymislead rather than inform consumers about the true environmental performance of food productsalong their life–cycle.

International agreement to address Climate Change

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Launch of Environment Sustainability Vision Towards 20302012 saw the launch of the FoodDrinkEurope ‘Environmental Sustainability Vision Towards 2030(http://sustainability.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/section-images/USE_SustainabilityReport_LDFINAL_11.6.2012.pdf)’ Report. Developed as part of a broadcollaborative work with other stakeholders across the supply chain, governments, civil societyand academia, the report covers three core areas: (i) sustainable sourcing, (ii) resource efficiency,and (iii) sustainable consumption and production. The Vision highlights the important progressalready made in the area of environmental sustainability by food operators in Europe, and issupported by key actions for future work.

At the launch of the Report in June coinciding with the Rio+20 UN Conference on Environmentand Development (UNCED) (http://www.uncsd2012.org/about.html), FoodDrinkEuropeshowcased significant efforts made by operators to develop their Vision and future key actionsacross several areas(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/publications_documents/temp_file_FDE_RAcondense06FINAL1.pdf)insupport of the Rio +20 goals. Europe’s food manufacturers supported a renewed internationalpolitical commitment to address new and emerging challenges in a number of environmentalsustainability areas, crucial to the future competitiveness of Europe’s food and drink industry.

The report was subsequently shortlisted for the European Public Affairs ‘Report of the Year Award(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/vote-for-environmental-sustainability-vision-report-of-the-year/)’, marking a significant achievement for FoodDrinkEurope and its members.

Food and Drink Environmental Assessment ProtocolIn 2012, FoodDrinkEurope was successful in working towards its vision of a ‘whole-of-society’approach to green growth by co-chairing with the Commission the multi-stakeholder initiative, theEuropean Food Sustainable Consumption and Production Round Table (http://www.food-scp.eu/)(SCP Round Table). The aim of the Round table is to work with other actors along the supplychain ‘from farm to fork’ to identify tangible, concrete solutions which are inclusive and holistic inapproach.

In November (http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/news/press-release/fooddrinkeurope-calls-for-testing-of-envifood-protocol/), at the SCP Round Table plenary meeting (http://www.food-scp.eu/node/73), FoodDrinkEurope and its stakeholders launched a public consultation andtesting phase of the ENVIFOOD Protocol (http://www.food-scp.eu/node/72) for a harmonisedenvironmental assessment methodology of food and drink products. The Protocol is a sectoralmethodology for the food and drink industry and is aligned with global and Europeanmethodologies, such as the forthcoming Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) currently underdevelopment in the EU Commission.

The launch of the practical testing phase of the Protocol marks a unique milestone workingtowards user-friendly and affordable tools for the assessment and voluntary communication of theenvironmental impact along the food chain, in a harmonised and reliable way. FoodDrinkEuropebelieves the approach used to agree on the Protocol, involving all relevant stakeholders on anequal footing, can help make the entire food chain more sustainable.

In addition, FoodDrinkEurope welcomed the evaluation made by the EU Ecolabelling Board tomaintain the exception for food and drink products from the ecolabel scheme, as ecolabels maymislead rather than inform consumers about the true environmental performance of food productsalong their life–cycle.

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Consistent with the need for greater coordination at the global level to agree on internationalgoals, in November, FoodDrinkEurope called upon governments gathered at the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 18 (http://unfccc.int/2860.php)Conference in Doha, Quatar to undertake all efforts to enable a global comprehensive legally-binding framework beyond 2012, to adequately address the dual global challenge of food securityand climate change.

FoodDrinkEurope also prepared for the revision of the Fluorinated Gases Regulation and will playan active role in the legislative process in 2013.

Achieving Resource EfficiencyWater

FoodDrinkEurope demonstrated the industry’s commitment to managing Europe’s water supplyon UN World Water Day 2012 (http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/about.html). Furthermore,the organisation managed a very successful exhibition stand at the EU’s 12th Green Week eventin May, illustrating industry efforts in this area.

Food Waste

Through the rejuvenation of the Waste Working Group in 2012, FoodDrinkEurope worked withstakeholders, including the SCP Round Table, to achieve the industry’s overall aim of reducingfood waste along the food chain, a must for the sustainability of the activities of the food anddrink industry, while natural resources get increasingly scarce worldwide.

In January, FoodDrinkEurope also welcomed the adoption of the European Parliament report onfood waste and its recognition of manufacturers’ efforts to minimise waste. Towards the end ofthe year, FoodDrinkEurope began work on the development of a food waste toolkit as a concretefollow-up action from the Environmental Sustainability Vision Report(http://sustainability.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/section-images/USE_SustainabilityReport_LDFINAL_11.6.2012.pdf).

Looking to the future – food sustainabilityFoodDrinkEurope is working closely with members to contribute to the food sustainability debatein anticipation of the Commission Communication on Sustainable Food to be adopted at the endof 2013. FoodDrinkEurope believes in a holistic approach to address food sustainability, andanticipates working across many of the different EU Commission services on this issue.

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higher food prices for consumers, an increase in cross-border trade and ultimately, put local jobsat stake.

The fight against obesity and moves towards better nutrition remain of fundamental importanceand require a comprehensive approach to changing the behaviours, diets and lifestyles ofconsumers. FoodDrinkEurope will continue to work on collaborative actions where industry workstogether with governments, public health organisations, civil society representatives and others,to help bring about systemic behavioural change among consumers.

Nutrition and health claims on foodsThe establishment of an EU-wide list of approved health claims on foods (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:136:0001:0040:en:PDF) in December2012 marked a positive step towards providing more certainty and clarity for consumers, whilecreating a level-playing on which operators can compete to innovate. Food manufacturers arelooking forward to further improvements in the health claims process to direct research anddevelopment in the desired direction and strengthen industry innovation in the future.

FoodDrinkEurope also supported the adoption of the proposal amending the nutrition claimsannex (http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/labellingnutrition/claims/nutrition_claims_en.htm) includingthe ‘no added salt’ claim in October 2012. This means that manufacturers can make a ‘no addedsalt’ claim on a product which, in turn, allows food business operators to communicate about thespecific nutritional content composition of the food.

Providing food information to consumersFoodDrinkEurope, together with EuroCommerce, developed a Guidance document on the newFood Information to Consumers Regulation (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:304:0018:0063:EN:PDF) to help companies better prepare for the label changesneeded to comply with new EU labelling rules in a harmonised and consistent way. The Guidanceis an effort to reach common understanding of the legislation at the EU level, to ensure its uniformimplementation and to prevent any distortions of competition.

In an evermore digital era, in 2012 FoodDrinkEurope and its members increasingly explored theopportunities and challenges of providing digital information to consumers, something that will nodoubt form a big part of the labelling debate of the future.

8 Governance

The General Assembly is composed of all FoodDrinkEurope members(http://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/about-us/members/) (national federations, European sector



associations and large food and drink companies). It approves the annual accounts, adopts theRoadmap and establishes internal rules of procedure.

The Board of Directors is composed of 17 Directors, all of whom are CEOs of food and drinkcompanies operating in Europe, five of whom are from SMEs. The Board definesFoodDrinkEurope’s vision, policies and priorities in accordance with the Roadmap, which itsubmits to the General Assembly for approval.

The Executive Committee (EXCOM) is composed of nine members of the Board, including thePresident, and is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s work, in accordance with thepriorities defined by the Board. The EXCOM takes the lead in policy debates and can establishFoodDrinkEurope Expert Groups to examine specific issues. The Board also supervises andprovides guidance to the Executive Committee.

The Committee of Directors General (CDG) is composed of representatives from each nationalfederation and European sector association. It ensures smooth communication between thesecretariat and its members.

The Liaison Committee (LC) is composed of representatives from each food and drink companymember. It also ensures smooth communication between the secretariat and its members.

This management structure ensures all FoodDrinkEurope members input into the development ofthe organisation’s policies and priorities.

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Consistent with the need for greater coordination at the global level to agree on internationalgoals, in November, FoodDrinkEurope called upon governments gathered at the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 18 (http://unfccc.int/2860.php)Conference in Doha, Quatar to undertake all efforts to enable a global comprehensive legally-binding framework beyond 2012, to adequately address the dual global challenge of food securityand climate change.

FoodDrinkEurope also prepared for the revision of the Fluorinated Gases Regulation and will playan active role in the legislative process in 2013.

Achieving Resource EfficiencyWater

FoodDrinkEurope demonstrated the industry’s commitment to managing Europe’s water supplyon UN World Water Day 2012 (http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/about.html). Furthermore,the organisation managed a very successful exhibition stand at the EU’s 12th Green Week eventin May, illustrating industry efforts in this area.

Food Waste

Through the rejuvenation of the Waste Working Group in 2012, FoodDrinkEurope worked withstakeholders, including the SCP Round Table, to achieve the industry’s overall aim of reducingfood waste along the food chain, a must for the sustainability of the activities of the food anddrink industry, while natural resources get increasingly scarce worldwide.

In January, FoodDrinkEurope also welcomed the adoption of the European Parliament report onfood waste and its recognition of manufacturers’ efforts to minimise waste. Towards the end ofthe year, FoodDrinkEurope began work on the development of a food waste toolkit as a concretefollow-up action from the Environmental Sustainability Vision Report(http://sustainability.fooddrinkeurope.eu/uploads/section-images/USE_SustainabilityReport_LDFINAL_11.6.2012.pdf).

Looking to the future – food sustainabilityFoodDrinkEurope is working closely with members to contribute to the food sustainability debatein anticipation of the Commission Communication on Sustainable Food to be adopted at the endof 2013. FoodDrinkEurope believes in a holistic approach to address food sustainability, andanticipates working across many of the different EU Commission services on this issue.

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Jesús Serafín Pérez

PresidentAguas de Fuensanta S.A.

As on 31 March 2013

Dr Wolfgang Heer

Vice-PresidentSüdzucker

Dominique Reiniche

Vice-PresidentCoca-Cola

Mr Attilio Zanetti

Vice-PresidentZanetti

Mr Didier Debrosse

TreasurerCoca-Cola

Mr Tim Cofer

Mondelēz International

Jørgen Dirksen

Rynkeby Foods A/S

Mr Timothy Mobsby

Kellogg

Mr Frans Egberts

Henri van de Bilt

Mr Lamberto Vallerino Gancia

Fratelli Gancia & S.P.A.

Mr Peter West

Mars

Mr Marco Capurso

Ferrero

Mr Michel Delbaere

Crop’s

Mr Laurent Freixe

Nestlé

Mr Thomas Kunz

Danone

Mr James Moseley

General Mills

Mr Jan Zijderveld

Unilever

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As on 31 March 2013

National Federations (24) and Observers (3)National Federations

National Federations andObservers

European Sectors

Companies

AustriaFIAA - Fachverband der Nahrungs- und Genussmittelindustrie

www.dielebensmittel.at (http://www.dielebensmittel.at)

BelgiumFEVIA - Fédération de l’Industrie Alimentaire/FederatieVoedingsindustrie

www.fevia.be (http://www.fevia.be)

Czech RepublicPKČR - Potravinářská Komora České Republiky

www.foodnet.cz (http://www.foodnet.cz)

DenmarkDI - Fødevarerindustrien

www.fi.di.dk (http://www.fi.di.dk)

EstoniaETL - Eesti Toiduainetööstuse Liit

www.toiduliit.ee (http://www.toiduliit.ee)

FinlandETL - Elintarviketeollisuusliitto

www.etl.fi (http://www.etl.fi)

FranceANIA - Association Nationale des Industries Alimentaires

www.ania.net (http://www.ania.net)

GermanyBLL - Bund für Lebensmittelrecht und Lebensmittelkunde

www.bll.de (http://www.bll.de)

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Observers

GermanyBVE - Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie

www.bve-online.de (http://www.bve-online.de)

GreeceSEVT - Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Βιομηχανιών Τροφίμωνwww.sevt.gr (http://www.sevt.gr)

HungaryÉFOSZ - Élelmiszer-feldolgozók Országos Szövetsége

www.efosz.hu (http://www.efosz.hu)

IrelandFDII - Food and Drink Industry Ireland

www.fdii.ie (http://www.fdii.ie)

ItalyFEDERALIMENTARE - Federazione Italiana dell’Industria Alimentare

www.federalimentare.it (http://www.federalimentare.it)

LuxembourgFEDIL - Féderation des Industries Agro-Alimentaires Luxembourgeoises

www.fedil.lu (http://www.fedil.lu)

PolandPFPZ - Polska Federacja Producentów Żywności ZwiązekPracodawców

www.pfpz.pl (http://www.pfpz.pl)

PortugalFIPA - Federaçâo das Indústrias Portuguesas Agro-Alimentares

www.fipa.pt (http://www.fipa.pt)

RomaniaROMALIMENTA - Federația Patronală din Industria Alimentarăwww.romalimenta.ro (http://www.romalimenta.ro)

SlovakiaPKS - Potravinárska Komora Slovenska

www.pks.sk (http://www.pks.sk)

SlovakiaSPPK - Slovenská Poľnohospodárska a Potravinárska Komora

www.sppk.sk (http://www.sppk.sk)

SloveniaGZS - Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije

www.gzs.si (http://www.gzs.si)

SpainFIAB - Federación Española de Industrias de la Alimentación y Bebidas

www.fiab.es (http://www.fiab.es)

SwedenLI - Livsmedelsföretagen

www.li.se (http://www.li.se)

The NetherlandsFNLI - Federatie Nederlandse Levensmiddelen Industrie

www.fnli.nl (http://www.fnli.nl)

United KingdomFDF - Food & Drink Federation

www.fdf.org.uk (http://www.fdf.org.uk)

CroatiaHUP - Hrvatska Udruga Poslodavaca

www.hup.com.hr (http://www.hup.com.hr)

NorwayNHO - Mat og Drikke

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TurkeyTGDF - Türkiye Gıda ve Içecek Sanayii Dernekleri Federasyonu

www.gdf.org.tr (http://www.gdf.org.tr)

12 CommitteesExperts from FoodDrinkEurope’s membership make up the Committees and Expert Groups.They work together using their expertise to follow dossiers, analysing particular issues,aiming to find a common FoodDrinkEurope position.




TurkeyTGDF - Türkiye Gıda ve Içecek Sanayii Dernekleri Federasyonu

www.gdf.org.tr (http://www.gdf.org.tr)

12 CommitteesExperts from FoodDrinkEurope’s membership make up the Committees and Expert Groups.They work together using their expertise to follow dossiers, analysing particular issues,aiming to find a common FoodDrinkEurope position.

Food and Consumer Policy Committee

ChairGeoff Thompson (Danone)

Steering GroupAngelika Mrohs (BLL)Barbara Gallani (FDF)Daniele Rossi (FEDERALIMENTARE)Michael Blass (FIAA)Monstserrat Prieto Goberna (FIAB)Marta Baffi go (Kellogg)Guido Kayaert (Nestlé)B. Vandewaetere (Nestle)C.Leonard (Mondelēz International)

Expert Groups (FCP 1)

ADDITION OF NUTRIENTSMarta Baffi go (Kellogg)

CLAIMSVacant

CONSUMER INFORMATIONAngelika Mrohs (BLL)

DIET TASK FORCEMarta Baffi go (Kellogg)Sylvie Charton (Mars)

GDA (ad hoc)Marta Baffi go (Kellogg)

GUIDANCE (ad hoc)Vacant

LABELLING REVIEW (ad hoc)Peter Loosen

LEGIBILITY (ad hoc)Vacant

NUTRITION AND HEALTH CLAIMSAnne Heughan (Unilever)Sylvie Charton (Mars)

PORTION SIZES (ad hoc)Vanessa McConkey (General Mills)

TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (ad hoc)Isabelle Caelen (Nestlé)

ALLERGEN (ad hoc)Ron Colwell (Heinz)

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING (sub group)Vacant

Expert Groups (FCP 2)

CONTAMINANTSRon Colwell (Heinz)R. Stadler (Nestle)

FOOD CONTACT MATERIALSLeonor Garcia (Coca -Cola) / Ludovica Verzegnassi (Nestlé)

DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE (ad hoc)Vacant

FOOD INGREDIENTSJoy Hardinge (FDF)

ADDITIVE CATEGORISATION (ad hoc)

ENZYME GUIDELINES (ad hoc)

FLAVOURINGS GUIDELINES (ad hoc)

INTAKE DATA COLLECTION (ad hoc)

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND HYGIENEJean Louis Cordier (Nestle)Matilda Freund (Mondelēz International)

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GROUPMella Frewen (FoodDrinkEurope)

NANOTECHNOLOGYMike Knowles (Coca-Cola)

NOVEL FOODS/GMOAgnès Davi (Danone)

PROCESS CONTAMINANTSRichard Stadler (Nestlé)

R&D Daniele Rossi (FEDERALIMENTARE)

SCIENCEClare Leonard (Mondelēz International)Peter Van Bladeren (Nestle)

BETTER REGULATION (ad hoc)Dick Toet (Unilever)

ALLERGEN (ad hoc)Ron Colwell (Heinz)

ETP SecretariatMike Knowles (Coca-Cola)Daniele Rossi (FEDERALIMENTARE)

ETP BoardMike Knowles (Coca-Cola)

ETP Coordination CommunicationsMike Knowles (Coca-Cola)

Communication Training and Technology TransferJulian Drausinger (LVA Lebensmittelve)

ETP National PlatformDaniele Rossi

Health, Well-being and LongevityGerd Harzer (Mondelēz International)

Safe Food that Consumers can trustHarmen Hofstra (The Safe Consortium)

Sustainable & Ethical ProductionUlf Sonesson (SIK- Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology)

Food Processing, Packaging & QualityDietrich Knorr (Technical University Berlin)

Food and ConsumersHans van Trijp (Wageningen University)

Food chain managementG. Schiefer (University of Bonn)

Competitiveness Committee

ChairH. Gonzalez Aleman (FIAB)

Steering GroupBernard Valluis (ANMF)Peter Hofl and (Cargill)Franz Kraus ((Mondelēz International)Bénédicte Masure (EDA)Damiano Di Natale (Ferrero)Horacio González Alemán (FIAB)Bruno Guichart (FIAB)Murk Boerstra (FNLI)Bart Vandewaetere (Nestlé)Susanne Langguth (Südzucker)Willem-Jan Laan (Unilever)

Expert Groups

AGRICULTURAL POLICYSusanne Langguth (Südzucker)

BIOFUELS TASK FORCEWillem-Jan Laan (Unilever)

COMMERCIAL RELATIONSVacant

DERIVATIVES TASK FORCEBernard Valluis (ANMF)

ECONOMIC RESEARCH & ANALYSISMurk Boerstra (FNLI)

IMPORT/EXPORT PROCEDURESDamiano Di Natale (Ferrero)Peter Hofl and (Cargill)

TRADEBénédicte Masure (EDA)

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Environmental Sustainability Committee

ChairPascal Gréverath (Nestlé)

Steering GroupPaul Gardiner (British Sugar)Joop Kleibeuker (EDA)Anna Vainikainen (ETL)David Bellamy (FDF)Franki Grilli (Ferrero)Ann Nachtergaele (FEVIA)Paloma Sanchez (FIAB)Thomas Ingermann (Mondelēz International)

Expert Groups

CLIMATEPaul Gardiner (British Sugar)

EUROPEAN FOOD SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION (SCP) ROUNDTABLEPascal Gréverath (Nestlé)Philippe Diercxsens (Danone)

PACKAGINGFranki Grilli (Ferrero)

REPORTINGVacant

RT Mirror Group 1 (assessment methodology)Jean-Christophe Bligny (Danone)

RT Mirror Group 2 (communication tools)Ulrike Sapiro (Coca-Cola)

RT Mirror Group 3 (improvement)Vacant

RT Mirror Group 4 (non-environmental aspects)Joop Kleibeuker (EDA)

WASTEJoop Kleibeuker (EDA)

WATERBert De Meester (Nestlé)

IPCC DirectiveVacant

Communications Advisory Group

ChairShane Dempsey (FDII)

National Federations

European Sectors

Liaison Committee members

Other Bodies

Nutrition PolicyMarta Baffi go (Kellogg)

Social Dialogue PlatformMichael Andritzky (BLL/BE)Miguel Angel Ortega Bernal (FIAB)

Strategic Tax GroupSalvatore Gabola (Coca Cola)




Miguel Angel Ortega Bernal (FIAB)

Strategic Tax Group

Salvatore Gabola (Coca Cola)

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FoodDrinkEurope’s permanent secretariat, based in Brussels, maintains close contacts withEuropean and international institutions and is a major partner in consultations on all issuesaffecting Europe’s food and drink industry.

The secretariat coordinates the work of more than 700 experts though its Committees and ExpertGroups around four themes: food and consumer policy (food safety and science, nutrition andhealth), environmental sustainability and competitiveness. It is divided into five departments:

As on 31 March 2013

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