FoodDrink Europe Chair

András Sebõk, General Manager of our Hungarian unit, has been elected as chairman of the R&D Expert Groups of FoodDrinkEurope. FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) is the trade body representing the European food and drink industry. Its mission is to facilitate the development of an environment in which all European food and drink companies, whatever their size, can meet the needs of consumers and society, while competing effectively for sustainable growth. It coordinates the work of more than 700 experts through its Committees and Expert Groups around the themes: food and consumer policy (food safety and science, nutrition and health), environmental sustainability and competitiveness.
András's role is to lead and coordinate the work of the R&D expert group to provide input for FDE on contributing to the HORIZON 2020 priorities together with the European Technology Platform (ETP) Food for Life. In addition, he will facilitate the involvement of companies, sector groups and national organisations in EU research and innovation programmes, with particular attention to SMEs' needs, to follow R&D activities at EU and national level, and to promote industry competitiveness (skills, funding schemes, technology transfer tools, etc.).