The 27-State Europe is now a historical reality, creating new potential for development throughout the European Union, and defining in large part the development prospects for Greece over the coming years. The Greek Food Industry has every reason to be proud of its achievements, after successfully meeting the challenges of the unification of the European markets and international competition within Greece. It is therefore certain that the Greek Food Industry must look outside the borders for room to develop. At the dawn of the 21st century, isolation is a luxury no country can afford. Economies are now global and there are numerous opportunities waiting to be exploited. The Greek Food Industry has every reason to be proud of its achievements, after successfully meeting the challenges of the unification of the European markets and international competition within Greece.

One of the most important challenges for a European citizen today is the contribution of our diet in our health and quality of life. The fact that obesity is a complex social phenomenon, which cannot be alleviated without concerted social efforts, is now widely accepted. Diet is not the only factor which leads to obesity.