Sixth Framework Programme - Priority 5 - Food Quality and Safety

Further to the Rio summit the bi-regional Science and Technology dialogue (ALC-UE) between Latin American and Caribbean countries (LAC) and the European Union Member States (EU) has successfully highlighted opportunities in areas of cooperation and provided a concrete outline of issues to be addressed in the agrifood area. Based on the recommendations of this dialogue, this proposal is focused on the implementation of a “networking platform” to promote and enhance S&T co operation in “Food Quality and Safety”.

The implementation of the networking platform will necessarily promote a dialogue between and within the two regions, with implications for national and regional policies. It will contribute to strengthen the Food Quality and Safety priority and the internationalisation of the European Research Area.

The ALCUE-Food project proposes a “European fork to Latin American farm” approach, to:
i) Meet EU safety and quality requirements;
ii) develop safer food and feed chain production;
iii) provide high quality and health-enhancing foods.

Promoting in LAC countries a “total food chain approach” for EU exported products will subsequently contribute to improve the welfare of Latin American populations and must be considered as an important impact in terms of co operation and mutual benefit.

Project acronym: ALCUE-FOOD 
Project full title: “From European fork to Latin American farm”: an innovative networking platform for EU–LAC partnerships in food quality and safety R&D.
Proposal/Contract n°: 007176