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The EU food chain, which includes agriculture, food and beverages processing, wholesale, retail and catering, employs 29 million people – 14% of the EU workforce – and generates €800 billion in added value.
Nonetheless, EU food chain operators face a number of challenges, including climate change, the spread of animal diseases and plant pests, antimicrobial resistance, as well as issues linked to the lack of harmonisation of food labelling initiatives.
Another challenge is the disparity between EU and non-EU production standards in areas such as sustainability, animal welfare, and consumer information.
During their discussion, EU agriculture ministers explored ways in which to tackle these challenges and to boost the competitiveness of the EU food chain, while ensuring a steady supply of safe and nutritious food for EU citizens.
October 22, 2024/ Consilium/ European Union.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu
