Farm to Fork Strategy
Overview Summary
The Farm to Fork Strategy is a central component of the European Green Deal and aims to transform the EU food system to make it fair, healthy and environmentally friendly. It addresses the full value chain from primary production to consumption—focusing on reducing environmental and climate impacts while ensuring food security, public health and fair economic returns for producers.
Scope of Coverage
The strategy covers sustainable production, food processing, retail, hospitality and consumption. It targets issues such as pesticide and fertiliser use, antimicrobials, food loss and waste, animal welfare, biodiversity and sustainable diets.
Its 2030 targets include a 50% reduction in pesticide use and associated risks, a 20% reduction in fertiliser use and achieving 25% of agricultural land under organic farming.
Affected Entities
The Farm to Fork strategy affects:
– Farmers
– Food processors
– Retailers
– Importers
– Exporters
– EU Member States implementing agricultural, food and health policies
It also influences trade partners and businesses supplying agricultural inputs and food‑related services.
Applicability & Compliance Timeline
2020 → The strategy was adopted and continues to guide EU policy initiatives, including upcoming legislation on sustainable food systems.
Many initiatives under Farm to Fork feed into existing or revised regulations within CAP, pesticide legislation, nutrition labelling and animal welfare.
What This Means for Companies
Companies involved in food and agriculture must prepare for sustainability requirements related to pesticide reduction, nutrient management, sustainable sourcing and transparency. Meo Carbon Solutions supports supply‑chain due diligence, regenerative agriculture programmes and credible environmental performance reporting aligned with Farm to Fork goals.
Status
Adopted
Key Links
European Commission Farm to Fork Strategy: https://food.ec.europa.eu/horizontal-topics/farm-fork-strategy_en