CONGRESS OF THE EU FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY
30 September 2004 - 1 October 2004
Belgium
The 2004 Congress of the Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU (CIAA), titled Food Futures Eating well, feeling good, will take place in Brussels on September 30 and October 1. The Congress will be mainly devoted to the challenge of nutrition and health in the enlarged Europe. The presentation of the results of a pan-European survey Nutrition and health: What do European consumers think? will be one of the major highlights.
How do consumers perceive the health risks linked to being overweight? Which instruments do they find the most effective in fighting against obesity and in encouraging people to have more healthy diets? These questions, among others, were at the centre of the 2004 edition of the omnibus survey on food issues carried out by the independent research company Globescan International in five countries in the EU in May and June 2004.
The presentation of these results is only one element of the CIAA Congress. During the plenary session on September 30, key representatives of the EU, CEOs of major food and drink players and Scientists will share their vision on the ways to contribute to better health and nutrition for European consumers.
On October 1, the interactive parallel sessions will be the opportunity for a lively debate with experts from various horizons on three major topics:
· Understanding and influencing consumer choices and attitudes,· Nutrition information vs education,· Products and communication on products: the food and drink industry contribution to healthy lifestyles and balanced nutrition
During the two days of the Congress, in the exhibition area, you will discover the various initiatives launched to promote healthy lifestyles and balanced nutrition. About 15 industry federations from various Member States and major food companies will be exhibiting. Finally, the representatives of the food and drink industry from new member states will be there to introduce their industry and their products.
You are cordially invited to the introductory press conference, on the,theme The food industry, a partner for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and balanced diets, by Jean Martin, CIAA President, on Thursday 30 September , 12.30 am at the Rogier Centre.
For more information on the programme, please consult http://www.ciaacongress.be,The CIAA is the voice of EU food and drink industry at the level of,European and International Institutions and aims to contribute to the development of an international regulatory and economic framework addressing industrys competitiveness, food quality and safety, consumer protection and respect for the environment For further information on the Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU, please consult http://www.ciaa.be(opens in new window).
How do consumers perceive the health risks linked to being overweight? Which instruments do they find the most effective in fighting against obesity and in encouraging people to have more healthy diets? These questions, among others, were at the centre of the 2004 edition of the omnibus survey on food issues carried out by the independent research company Globescan International in five countries in the EU in May and June 2004.
The presentation of these results is only one element of the CIAA Congress. During the plenary session on September 30, key representatives of the EU, CEOs of major food and drink players and Scientists will share their vision on the ways to contribute to better health and nutrition for European consumers.
On October 1, the interactive parallel sessions will be the opportunity for a lively debate with experts from various horizons on three major topics:
· Understanding and influencing consumer choices and attitudes,· Nutrition information vs education,· Products and communication on products: the food and drink industry contribution to healthy lifestyles and balanced nutrition
During the two days of the Congress, in the exhibition area, you will discover the various initiatives launched to promote healthy lifestyles and balanced nutrition. About 15 industry federations from various Member States and major food companies will be exhibiting. Finally, the representatives of the food and drink industry from new member states will be there to introduce their industry and their products.
You are cordially invited to the introductory press conference, on the,theme The food industry, a partner for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and balanced diets, by Jean Martin, CIAA President, on Thursday 30 September , 12.30 am at the Rogier Centre.
For more information on the programme, please consult http://www.ciaacongress.be,The CIAA is the voice of EU food and drink industry at the level of,European and International Institutions and aims to contribute to the development of an international regulatory and economic framework addressing industrys competitiveness, food quality and safety, consumer protection and respect for the environment For further information on the Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU, please consult http://www.ciaa.be(opens in new window).