Jeroen Candel is an associate professor of food and agricultural policy at Wageningen University, the Netherlands. In his research, he studies how governments, from local to international levels, could accelerate a transition of the food system towards healthier and more sustainable outcomes. Beside his research, he frequently advises policymakers and stakeholders, is a member of the Dutch Council on Animal Affairs, and of the supervisory board of the Transitiecoalitie Voedsel foundation.
EU Fails to Deliver on Food System Transformation in Face of Environmental Collapse
Now is the time for the real leaders to stand up and work on a European food policy that goes beyond chatter. If they fail, we will have seen just a taste of what is to come for our food system.
October 18, 2023