Elena Walden

Elena Walden

Senior Policy Manager

Elena works with policymakers to secure clear labelling rules for sustainable proteins.

Areas of expertise: sustainable protein labelling, EU and national government marketing regulations, health and nutrition policy.

Elena works with policymakers, NGOs, industry and consumer groups to advocate clear and transparent sustainable protein labelling policies that support consumer choice across Europe. Her background includes political and NGO roles in London, Paris and Brussels, and experience in both the UK and European Parliaments.

Our policy team works at the EU and national levels

Clear labelling

Elena leads our work to keep sustainable protein labels clear, so consumers can make informed choices. Learn more about her work and access labelling resources.

Latest updates from Elena

EU agricultural and food promotion policy consultation response

GFI Europe’s response to the consultation on the EU’s agricultural and food promotion policy, calling for support for plant-based meat,…

Open letter to the Council of the EU calling for rejection of new plant-based dairy labelling restrictions

GFI Europe and 20 other organisations called on EU member states to reject new restrictions on plant-based dairy labelling.