The
European Food Summit
Brussels, 11-12 April 2002
« Quality for a confident consumer»
Brussels, 11-12 April 2002
« Quality for a confident consumer»
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The
European Food Summit
Brussels, 11-12 April 2002 « Quality for a confident consumer» |
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DAY 1
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09H00
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Participants welcome and registration
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10H00
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Official Opening: |
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10H10
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Opening address: "Meeting Consumers' Needs
in the 21st Century"
Antony Burgmans (NL) Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Text of intervention |
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10H40
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"What do European Consumers Think about their
Food?" |
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11H00
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"Consumers in Europe Today: Changing Perceptions" |
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11H30
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Break
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11H50
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"Quality in Agriculture: a Tradition and a
Challenge"
Gerd Sonnleitner (D) President of COPA (Committee of the Agricultural Organisations in the EU) Text of intervention Slide presentation |
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12H20
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"From the Shop Shelf to the Consumer: How Retailers
Contribute to Meeting Consumers' New Needs"
Claude Hauser (CH) Chairman of the Board, Migros Text of intervention (F) |
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12H50
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Questions and Answers
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13H15
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Lunch
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14H15
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The Consumers' Viewpoint:
Ann Davison (UK) Member of the European Economic and Social Committee and Manager of 'Foodaware' (Consumer's Food Group) Text of intervention Slide presentation |
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14H45
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Summary of Interventions and Introduction to the Debate
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Sir Richard George (UK) Chairman and Managing Director, Weetabix |
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15H00
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"Panel Discussion: Meeting Consumers' Needs
is a Common Challenge: A Food Chain Approach"
The debate will involve all speakers, including representatives from farmers, retailers, industry and consumers and will be moderated by Elaine Cruikshanks, Vice Chairman Global Pulibc Affairs and Chief Executive Officer, Hill & Knowlton Brussels. |
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15H30
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Questions and Answers
Conclusions |
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15H45
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Break
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16H15
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"The Point of View of the Media"
François-Xavier Simon (F) Journalist at Agra-Europe, Brussels Text of intervention (F) |
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19H00
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CIAA will host a Gala Dinner at the Brussels Autoworld
Museum, a unique collection of vintage cars in Europe
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DAY 2
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09H00
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Keynote Address: "How Can the EU Agriculture
Policy Contribute to Improve Food Quality"
Franz Fischler (A) Member of the European Commission responsible for Agriculture Text of intervention |
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09H30
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"Food Quality and Consumer Confidence - Perspective
From Outside the EU.
Roger K. Deromedi (US) President and Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods International Text of intervention |
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10H00
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"Towards a Quality-Driven Single Market in Foodstuffs" Text of intervention |
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10H45
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Break
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11H15
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"The EU Food and Drink Industry: An Industry
that Cares"
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe (A) Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Text of intervention |
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12H00
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Conclusions
Robert Raeber (CH) President of CIAA |
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13H00
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Lunch
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