Europe's food makers were rocked by the fipronil contamination scandal, which prompted widespread recalls and raised questions over if the bloc's food safety apparatus is fit for purpose ©iStock/Mamuka Gotsiridze

By Katy Askew

22-Dec-2017 - Last updated on 22-Dec-2017 at 11:11 GMT

Europe's food makers were rocked by the fipronil contamination scandal, which prompted widespread recalls and raised questions over if the bloc's food safety apparatus is fit for purpose ©iStock/Mamuka Gotsiridze

France rolled out country of origin labels in January - eight other European countries followed suit this year. ©iStock

The debate over dual quality foods broke out, with food makers accused of selling worse quality products in Eastern Europe ©iStock/gabriel__bostan

Interest grew massively in meat alternatives, with the lives of Unilever, Givaudan and Ingredion investing in Plant Meat Matters ©Crédits Lisovskaya/iStock

FoodNavigator's coverage of this trend included an interview with the CEO of veteran meat-free brand Quorn

Europe's food makers were rocked by the fipronil contamination scandal, which prompted widespread recalls and raised questions over if the bloc's food safety apparatus is fit for purpose ©iStock/Mamuka Gotsiridze

Reformulation remained in the spotlight. FoodNavigator brought you the latest developments, tested the wind on regulatory requirements and interviewed players including PureCircle's CEO ©iStock/sebastianosecondi

France's Nutri Score voluntary nutritional labelling scheme came into effect but many in the sector continue to back alternative approaches to nutrition labelling

EC policymakers are developing plans to support circular economy solutions in the food sector. A chief priority looks at ways to reduce food waste. Expect more action on this front in the coming 12 months ©iStock/MementoImage

European regulators also plan to set legal definitions of vegan and vegetarian food to promote the sector and protect consumers ©iStock/NataliaBulatova

Brexit negotiations remained front-of-mind for many in the food makers, whose outlook will be determined by the future trading relationship. What will the picture be in March 2018 Brexit clock strikes? ©iStock/wildpixel

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