FoodDrinkEurope
Silvia Lofrese is a seasoned professional in public affairs with a focus on the agrifood sector, currently serving as Senior Manager for Public Affairs at FoodDrinkEurope since January 2021. Prior experience includes holding roles as Senior Account Manager and Account Manager at Hume Brophy, where Silvia managed client relations in the agro-chemical and food & beverage industries, addressing key regulatory topics such as EU General Food Law and sustainability. Additionally, Silvia's background features roles as Account Manager and European Public Affairs Consultant at Eamonn Bates, participation in EU legislative negotiations with the European Commission, and editorial responsibilities in European affairs at Meridiani. Educational credentials encompass a Master's degree in International Relations from Università degli Studi di Bari and a summer course in EU Law and Policy on Migration and Asylum from Université libre de Bruxelles.
FoodDrinkEurope
FoodDrinkEurope represents Europe's food and drink industry, one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the EU and the largest in over half the EU's Member States. We promote the ideas, innovations, and policies that enable the food and drink industry to make products that are not only safe and delicious, but also contribute to a greener planet, healthier living, and a thriving economy.