Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Philippe Chauve Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the European food and drink supply chain industry | SRC |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Philippe Chauve Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the European food and drink supply chain industry | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Claire Bury Deputy Director-General | To discuss more targeted aspects of FoodDrinkEurope’s prioritised areas on Food Safety | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Claire Bury Deputy Director-General | To discuss more targeted aspects of FoodDrinkEurope’s prioritised areas on Food Safety | SRC |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Gijs Schilthuis Director | Exchange of views on ultra-processed foods (UPF) | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Gijs Schilthuis Director | Exchange of views on ultra-processed foods (UPF) | SRC |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Emmanuelle Maire Head of Unit | Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). | SRC |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Emmanuelle Maire Head of Unit | Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Nicolo Brignoli Cabinet member | Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation | SRC |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Nicolo Brignoli Cabinet member | Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Diego Canga Fano Acting Deputy Director-General | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | SRC |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | Meeting with FoodDrinkEurope on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. | SRC |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Diego Canga Fano Acting Deputy Director-General | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Henri Delanghe Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | Meeting with FoodDrinkEurope on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. | — |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Henri Delanghe Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the role of European Technology Platforms in the next Horizon Europe and MFF | SRC |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Brigitte Misonne Acting Director | Origin labelling | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Brigitte Misonne Acting Director | Origin labelling | SRC |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Fabien Santini Head of Unit | Origin labelling | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Fabien Santini Head of Unit | Origin labelling | SRC |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Elisabeth Werner Director-General | Future MFF, competitiveness of the EU’s food processing sector, revision of the UTP Directive and trade missions. | — |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Elisabeth Werner Director-General | Future MFF, competitiveness of the EU’s food processing sector, revision of the UTP Directive and trade missions. | SRC |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Claire Bury Deputy Director-General | Max levels of vitamins,minerals and other substances;SafeHearts Action Plan:ultra-processed foods;Biotech Act;simplification pathways beyond the Food &Feed Simplification Package; evaluation of EFSA; origin labelling; French emergency measure MRLs | — |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Claire Bury Deputy Director-General | Max levels of vitamins,minerals and other substances;SafeHearts Action Plan:ultra-processed foods;Biotech Act;simplification pathways beyond the Food &Feed Simplification Package; evaluation of EFSA; origin labelling; French emergency measure MRLs | SRC |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Daniela Bankier Head of Unit | Meeting with EU Business associations on Empowering Consumers for the green transition directive and old stock products | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The purpose of FoodDrinkEurope is servicing the horizontal interests of the European food and drink manufacturing industry from the commercial, technical, economic, legal and scientific points of view, and in particular : a) the defence and promotion of the products of the food and drink industries, in full transparency and in complete independence vis-à-vis the members of the Association; b) the study of problems of concern in the scientific, technological, economic and legislative areas related to the European food and drink manufacturing industry, as well as the search for and carrying out of relevant solutions; c) the cooperation with any organisation established in the context of the European Union and with any other international organisation, as well as with the federations of food and drink industries in the Member States of the European Union and beyond. In order to fulfil its mission, FoodDrinkEurope participates pro-actively in the development of an environm (...)
EU Legislative Interests
Food information to consumers Nutrition and health claims Food safety Sustainable food systems European Green Deal Packaging and packaging waste Green claims Circular Economy Unfair Trading Practices Water policy Carbon removals certification Regenerative agriculture Food waste EU Industrial Strategy Research and Innovation: European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ International Trade Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (REFIT)
Communication Activities
Ideas Fest Food Drink Dialogues 2025 Guidelines on Food Allergen Management for Food Manufacturers Guidelines on Food Safety Culture Whole grains and fibre - The basics Portion guidance - The basics Guidance for product innovation and reformulation Digital labelling green paper #FoodFuture The path of the food and drink industry towards Sustainable Food Systems Preventing food wastage in the food and drink sector; Guidelines on the safe use of paper and board made from recycled fibres for food contact use; Joint declaration on the sustainability of food systems; Guidelines on Flavourings; Guidance on Printed Cartons; Guidance on the Provision of Food Information to Consumers; Principles for Research Conduct; Balanced Diets and Healthy Lifestyles - Food and Drink Industry Initiatives www.eatandlivewell.eu A Time to Act - Climate Action and the Food and Drink Industry; Integrating Corporate Social Responsibility into everyday business: FoodDrinkEurope’s Contribution and Commitments; Small Scale, Big Impact: SMEs in the food and drink industry sme.fooddrinkeurope.eu Ingredients for a Circular Economy circulareconomy.fooddrinkeurope.eu Reference Intakes website: www.referenceintakes.eu
Interests Represented
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