Can science and innovation build a more sustainable food chain?

Summary:

Conference held by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission's DG Health and Consumers on 10 May 2010.

Further information:

This conference, on the opening day of the international food fair Cibus, focused on the possible contribution of science and innovation in building up a more sustainable food chain. The European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Affairs, delivered a keynote address, and in a round table discussion key actors explored how various parties can contribute to a sustainable food chain. The role of policy makers at national and European level and manners in which to stimulate sustainable innovation were also discussed.

Official

EFSA: Events, 10/05/2010: 'Can science and innovation build a more sustainable food chain?' http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/event/100510

European Commission: John Dalli Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health and Consumer Policy 'Can innovation in the EU Food Industry match the demands of EU Consumers?', Keynote speech (10 May 2010) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_10_228

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