dr. JJL (Jeroen) Candel, MA

I am passionate about driving sustainable, healthy, and equitable food systems through research, teaching, and policy engagement.

As an associate professor at Wageningen University (Netherlands), my work bridges Political Science and Food Systems Research, focusing on how governments can effectively steer food systems towards more sustainable and inclusive outcomes. My team's research examines key areas such as:

* Innovative food policy, including urban food policy, national strategies, and the EU’s Farm-to-Fork Strategy
* Food and nutrition security governance
* Agricultural policy: EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, ambitions for circular agriculture
* Food politics: political capture, lobbying and democratic innovation in the food system
* Public policy theory: EU policymaking, policy integration, policy styles, and framing

Beyond academia, I actively collaborate with policymakers and societal stakeholders, offering insights to enhance food governance. I also lead trainings and workshops for diplomats, politicians, and professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of food policy and governance.