Farm to Fork
- The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy was launched in May 2020.
- It’s an ambitious plan but it has invited some criticism.
- This series will provide you with a greater understanding of the policy could affect your business.
The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy was launched in May 2020 under the framework of the European Green Deal.
The strategy sets out several pledges and targets for the European Union to reach by 2030 with the goal of creating a more sustainable, environmentally friendly food value chain.
While some proposals are more concrete than others, the Farm to Fork strategy is an ambitious plan but it has invited some criticism. Over this eight-part series, we aim to provide you with a greater understanding of the policy’s implications and how it’ll affect your day-to-day business.
Our Coverage So Far
The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy (At a Glance)
- The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy is possibly one of the most significant agricultural policies in recent years.
- So, what are the main aims of the policy?
- How will they impact the European food system?
The EU’s Push for Sustainable Livestock Farming
- The Farm to Fork strategy’s goals for animals and livestock are less concrete than other areas.
- The EU aims to promote more sustainable livestock farming, avoid carbon leakage from livestock imports and revise animal welfare regulation.
- Some of these goals may be easier to achieve than others.
The EU’s Push for Sustainable Fishing
- As part of the Farm to Fork strategy, the EU has made commitments to fishing.
- It’ll bring EU fish stocks to sustainable levels, enhance traceability, and promote farmed fish and seafood.
- If the EU can attain the goals, sustainable fishing practices could boost incomes through greater productivity and reduced waste.
Combatting Food Waste Earlier Along the Supply Chain
- The EU wants to reduce food waste by half.
- Over half of all food waste and loss supposedly occurs before it even reaches the consumer.
- It’s therefore placing emphasis on renewable energy and anaerobic digestion as ways to reuse waste.
Other Insights That May Be of Interest…
The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy (At a Glance)
The EU’s Push for Sustainable Livestock Farming
