The Commission is working to protect consumers and ensure the integrity of packaged food sold in the EU – what you see on the label should be what you get.

Your opinion needed on how best to encourage organic production in Europe.

You can be confident you are buying organic food and drink when you see the EU’s “leaf” logo on packaging.

New plan aims to address gaps in EU’s animal welfare legislation, providing better protection for animals and empowering consumers to shop wisely.

Plan would revamp EU agricultural policy to secure food supply, protect the environment and ensure rural areas are developed sustainably.

EU farmers produce top quality products, but better marketing could boost recognition – and sales – here and abroad.

Fisheries plans would meet demand and secure livelihoods while protecting depleted fish stocks.

EU quality labelling system protects 1 000 names used to designate traditional agricultural produce and foods.

Three options to revamp the EU's agricultural policy for a secure food supply, sustainable agriculture, a better environment and rural development.

EU countries would decide for themselves whether to allow authorised genetically modified crops to be grown at home.

EU veterinary week focuses on identifying and tracking animals.

EU opens public debate on its agricultural policy, the prelude to a major reform in 2013.

EU healthy eating campaign reaches out to children.

Surfers attacked by sharks - a typical summer headline, in some parts of the world. But really it's the sharks who need protecting - over a third of all shark species living in the open seas are threatened with extinction.

New measures to help farmers through recession as milk prices tumble.

The EU’s food safety alert system picks up dangerous food products before they land on your plate.

One day not so far in the future, Europeans may be able to buy a loaf of bread knowing where the flour came from.

Commission calls for help with reforming EU fishing.

EU reports progress in efforts to simplify farm rules.

New EU rules will leave farmers freer to respond to demand.

New steps to ensure rules on fishing are respected EU-wide.

EU proposal on animal protection calls for changes in the way slaughterhouses kill cattle, pigs, poultry and other livestock.

Commission proposes increased funding for free food distribution scheme to help EU’s poorest.

EU countries launch joint sea patrols in fight against overfishing of endangered species.

International action and policy adjustments at home – EU proposals to mitigate the food crisis.

EU farming policy adjustment will allow farmers to maximise production potential to meet growing food demand.

Food labelling to be made clearer and more relevant under new Commission proposal.

Europeans to enjoy new culinary delights as plans get underway to put innovative ingredients onto supermarket shelves and into European cuisine.