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A healthy future for Europe's food and drink sector?

Colin Blackman (Editor of foresight, an independent consultant and associate of PREST, University of Manchester. He may be contacted at 13 High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB4 8SA, UK (E‐mail: colin.blackman@ntlworld.com))

Foresight

ISSN: 1463-6689

Article publication date: 1 December 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper it to explore the future of Europe's food and drink manufacturing sector

Design/methodology/approach

Using mainly secondary sources, the paper identifies trends and drivers of change, explores possible alternative futures through scenarios, and considers policy implications.

Findings

Europe's food sector is undergoing dramatic change and future policies will be increasingly geared towards preventing non‐communicable diseases resulting from poor diet while ensuring the safety of food and feed. This will require a radical shift away from the productionist paradigm of the past, with emphasis in the future being placed on the impact of food on health and the environment.

Research limitations/implications

The paper is based mainly on existing sources.

Originality/value

Provides a broad overview of the wide range of issues facing the food and drink manufacturing sector.

Keywords

Citation

Blackman, C. (2005), "A healthy future for Europe's food and drink sector?", Foresight, Vol. 7 No. 6, pp. 8-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636680510630911

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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