Analysis of the European Food Industry

Abstract

This report is based on a study assigned to the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (JRC-IPTS) to investigate recent developments in the European food industry and the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) and trade flows on the food industry in the EU-25. The report illustrates trends in and the structure of the European food industry. Past and possible future developments are analysed, identifying the drivers behind development of the food industry and assessing the impact on production, structures, farmers and trade. Another key feature of this report is to assess the impact of EU accession and of harmonisation of trade policy for agricultural commodities and processed agri-food products on both the EU-15 and the new Member States (NMS). How to obtain EU publications Our priced publications are available from EU Bookshop (http://bookshop.europa.eu), where you can place an order with the sales agent of your choice. The Publications Office has a worldwide network of sales agents. You can obtain their contact details by sending a fax to (352) 29 29-42758. The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests, whether private or national. LF-N A -2247-E N -C