Comments from Wageningen: No panic over food shortage in Europe

<p>A volcanic eruption, a serious drought, an animal disease or an import stop of soya from Latin America can hit the European agriculture sector badly and affect the amount of food available in Europe.<strong> <br /> <br /> </strong>Wouter van der Weijden of the Platform for Agriculture, Innovation and Society presented an alarming report about the consequences for food security during such calamities. The magnitude of the consequences, according to him, has been underestimated. Europeans probably wouldn't die of hunger, admits Van der Weijden, but Europe is not sufficiently prepared for these situations; therefore, state secretary Bleker should do something about this. How real are the risks and are the proposals justified?</p>

Dramatic increase in consumer spend on sustainable seafood

<p>Consumers are increasingly committed to buying sustainable seafood products even in difficult financial times. Independent research shows a 50% increase in consumer spend on sustainable seafood in the Netherlands, and a 154% increase in the UK.</p>