This report analyses and sets out the priority areas which are critical for the long-term competitiveness of food and drink manufacturers in the EU.

The analysis has been done on several levels, by:

1. Presenting key competitiveness indicators;
2. Identifying the opportunities and threats for the EU food and drink industry compared to other countries and regions;
3. Assessing the extent to which the Recommendations of the Commission’s High Level Group for the Competitiveness of the Agro-Food Industry have been implemented; and
4. Identifying, and in some cases, confirming areas of action for policy-makers.