First shipment of record ZespriTM Kiwifruit crop is due to arrive in Europe
The first shipment of what is expected to be a record season of New Zealand-grown ZespriTM Kiwifruit is on route to Europe.
lun 12/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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European Green Deal: Commission presents actions to boost organic production
Last week, the Commission presented an Action Plan for the development of organic production.
mer 31/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
India’s grape exports to the EU fall 18%
Grape exports to the EU from India have dropped nearly 18% this season, reports Financial Express.
mer 31/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes new organic action plan
Brussels, 25 March 2021 – The organic food and farming movement welcomes today’s publication of the European Organic Action Plan 2021-2027, and particularly its “push-pull” approach, aiming at balancing increases in both […]
ven 26/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
South Africa remains top source of citrus imports to EU
The EU’s citrus imports hit a new high in 2020, with South Africa the number-one non-EU source of citrus, accounting for 44% of the total volume, according to data published […]
lun 22/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Freshfel Europe urges EU to adopt fully-fledged SPS Strategy to ensure reciprocity in trade
In response to the new EU Trade Policy Review, Freshfel Europe is publishing a policy reflection paper, ‘SPS Export Protocols: towards greater reciprocity in fresh produce trade’.
jeu 18/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
EU and US conclude negotiations on agricultural quotas
The European Union and the United States have reached an agreement to adjust the European Union's World Trade Organisation (WTO) agricultural quotas, following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
mar 16/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Freshfel Europe welcomes UK announcement to postpone new import requirements for EU exports in response to sector’s request
Over the past months Freshfel Europe has been advocating in cooperation with its members for more flexibility from the UK when it comes to the obligation for EU fresh produce […]
lun 15/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
EU grape crop shrinks
The EU’s 2020/21 (June/May) table grape crop is forecast to drop by 11% y-o-y, according to USDA data, mostly due to smaller harvests in main producer Italy (-20%), where severe […]
jeu 11/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
European Commission to review regulation of geographical indications
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the upcoming revision of the EU’s geographical indications legislation, which was announced as part of the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy.
mar 16/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Colombia positions itself as Europe’s leading avocado supplier
According to figures from CIRAD, a French agricultural research center, Colombia took first place above countries such as Israel, Spain, Chile and Mexico, during the first weeks of the year.
mar 09/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
EU consumers prioritise taste, food safety and cost over sustainability
The European Commission has released the latest Eurobarometer on EU citizens expectations related to food. This EU-wide survey found that taste, food safety and cost are the main factors influencing Europeans’ food purchases. This survey also gives indication about what European consumers consider a sustainable food or diet.
mar 09/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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