Where does EU bioeconomy policy sit within an international context and what are the financial frameworks behind them?Volume II explores the EU food sector, as well as food law and legislation, rural development in the EU, bio-based economy strategy, the circular economy and and bioenergy policies.

1. The EU Food Sector.- 2. EU Food Law: A Very Short Introduction.- 3. EU Food Quality Policy: Geographical Indications.- 4. Public and Private Food Standards.- 5. Health and Nutrition: Policy, Consumer and Industry Perspectives.- 6. Future Developments in the EU Food Sector.- 7. A Public Good Perspective on the Rural Environment: Theory and History.- 8. Market Mechanisms and the Provision of Environmental and Social Services.- 9. Nature Conservation and Agriculture: Two EU Policy Domains That Finally Meet?.- 10. Public Policies for Social Innovation in Rural Areas.- 11. Rural Resilience as a New Development Concept.- 12. EU Rural Development Policies: Present and Future.- 13. Present and Future EU GMO Policy.- 14. EU Biofuel Policies for Road and Rail Transportation Sector.- 15. Bio-Based Economy Strategy.- 16. Opportunities and the Policy Challenges to the Circular Agri-Food System.- 17. FutureDevelopments in EU Bio-Based Economy.

This two-volume book provides an important overview to EU economic and policy issues related to the development of the bioeconomy. What have been the recent trends and what are the implications for future economic development and policy making? Where does EU bioeconomy policy sit within an international context and what are the financial frameworks behind them?Volume II explores the EU food sector, as well as food law and legislation, rural development in the EU, bio-based economy strategy, the circular economy and and bioenergy policies.

“This publication is an outstanding resource for a growing sector of the economy- the bioeconomy. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the policies leading to the integration of the agriculture, food, rural, and medical sectors within a circular economy. It emphasizes the critical role of modern biology and appropriate policies in shaping the bioeconomy. Highly recommended for policymakers scholars and educated public with interest in the European Union and its future development.” (David Zilberman, Professor and Robinson Chair at the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, University of California, Berkeley)“Written by top scholars in the field, EU Bioeconomy Economics and Policies comprehensively treats both traditional topics of agricultural policy analysis as well as new policies focusing on biofuels, bioeconomy or circular economy. For students of economics, policy makers, general public or experts in the area, the book provides an excellent overview of EU policies that will determine the future development of European agricultural and food sectors and their effects on rural development, public health, environmental quality or climate change. A great book covering globally relevant issues.” (Jan Pokrivcak, Professor of Agricultural and International Economics, Slovak University of Agriculture) “The book helps to build a comprehensive understanding of the economics of EU agriculture and related policies extending the boundaries of the assessment to the EU bioeconomy. This is important as the new uses of biomass are more and more interconnected to the traditional agricultural value chains. Looking at each of them in insolation would be obsolete. The bioeconomy perspective allows to grasp the most interesting dynamics of the future EU agricultural sector.” (Claudio Soregaroli, Associate Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics, Catholic University)

Provides a historical overview of the development of the EU food sector Reflects on the development of EU food law and legislation Highlights the role of the European Food Safety Authority Examines rhe challenges for rural development Analyses the EU rural development policies Discusses EU bio-based economy strategy and bio-based product development Looks at financial support and EU budgetary allocation

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