EDA's World Dairy Forum 2011 on key challenges for the European dairy industry

摘要

The discussions and observations made at EDA's annual World Dairy Forum unveiled challenges ahead for the EU dairy sector. It is clear that fairness in trade, a correct use of biotechnology and increased generic milk promotion on EU level will play akey role in the further development of the dairy sector throughout Europe. On 30th September 2011, representatives of the European dairy industry, policymakers, scientists and other stakeholders gathered at the annual European Dairy Association's World Dairy Forum, held this year in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Discussions were held on three topics important for the European dairy landscape: "Retailers, the other participants in the dairy supply chain", "Biotechnology: innovations creating opportunities and challenges for the dairy sector" and "Generic Promotion: working on the positioning of EU dairy products." Roman Schneider, Luxembourg's Minister of Agriculture, and Astrid Lulling, MEP from Luxembourg, kicked off the Forum by stressing the need to create the right conditions for an efficient dairy market post 2015.