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Mar. 8, 2022
European Parliament Recommends Adoption of Europe-Wide Food Labels
The recommendation comes from a report outlining ways in which the European Union can increase its commitment to cancer prevention.
Mar. 7, 2022
New Award Scheme to Promote Organic Production in Europe
The European Organic Awards aim to acknowledge high quality in the organic value chain and promote organic food products within the E.U. member states.
Feb. 7, 2022
Europe’s New Sustainable Agricultural Policies Will Make Foods Even More Expensive, Farmers Warn
Farmers and cooperatives are uneasy with the new European Union policy aimed at sustainable food production and its effects on prices.
Jan. 11, 2022 News Briefs
Burning Biomass in Europe Causes Deforestation in the U.S., Scientists Warn
Dec. 29, 2021 Business
Italy Implements European Law Prohibiting Sale of EVOO Below Cost
Dec. 22, 2021 Europe
E.U. Moves to Block Deforestation-Derived Imports, Including Some Palm Oil
Dec. 16, 2021 Business
European Commission Predicts an Upward Trend in Production After This Year's Setback
Dec. 15, 2021 Business
Dec. 6, 2021
European Parliament Approves CAP Reform Amid Strong Opposition
Supporters of the new Common Agricultural Policy said it will more fairly distribute funds to small farmers. Opponents said it does too little on climate change.
Nov. 29, 2021
Europe’s Agricultural Production Fell Slightly in 2020
A Eurostat report found that production costs are on the rise while income derived from agriculture fell in several E.U. countries.
Nov. 8, 2021
European Parliament Approves Farm to Fork Strategy
Among the main tenants of the plan are animal welfare, emissions reduction and front-of-pack nutrition labeling. It will now be up to the European Commission to propose the formal legislation.
Nov. 3, 2021
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Oct. 20, 2021
European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise
The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.
Sep. 30, 2021
Europe’s Farm to Fork Strategy Moves Closer to Becoming Law
The European Parliament’s agriculture and environment committees voted to pass the Farm to Fork strategy to a full vote in October.
Sep. 27, 2021
U.S., Europe Announce Plans to Dramatically Cut Methane Emissions
The trans-Atlantic partners have announced an effort to cut methane emissions by 30 percent in an effort to meet commitments outlined by the Paris Agreement.
Aug. 24, 2021
Glyphosate Controversy Continues as New Report Concludes Herbicide Is Not Carcinogenic
Health campaigners are outraged with the EFSA’s conclusion, accusing the food safety authority of bending to pressure from industry.
Aug. 23, 2021
Europe Sets New Limits on Cadmium in Fruits and Vegetables
The limits on the carcinogenic heavy metal will come into force at the end of August.
Aug. 17, 2021
Europe Announces Plan to Plant 3 Billion Trees by 2030
The E.U. hopes to convince farmers to be one of the driving forces in the effort to plant the new trees.
Aug. 12, 2021
Japan May Recognize Some PDO and PGI Olive Oils from European Countries
Extra virgin olive oils from France, Greece, Italy and Spain will be considered for protection from imitations or copies on the Japanese market.
Aug. 6, 2021
Positive Signs for Olive Oil Sector in E.U. Report
The European Commission expects olive oil exports to hit a record high in 2021. Growing demand, decreasing imports and a steady supply suggest prices will rise too.
Jul. 30, 2021
Europe Introduces Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
The plan will expand emissions trading to new sectors and increase the use of renewable energy, among other policies.
Jul. 8, 2021
€100B in E.U. Spending Fails to Reduce Emissions in Ag Sector, Audit Finds
The previous Common Agricultural Policy did not provide adequate incentives for farmers to reduce emissions, the auditors said.
Jun. 29, 2021
E.U. Set to Approve Future Common Agricultural Policy
The new CAP will provide increased flexibility to member states, increase funding for small farmers and apply more stringent environmental requirements to aid payments.