Indonesia Poised for Palm Oil Growth in EU Trade Agreement
The EU and Indonesia have successfully concluded talks on a free-trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on palm oil exports from the Southeast Asian nation....
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EU Implements New Food Waste Regulations
The updated legislation introduces binding food waste reduction targets that national governments must meet by the end of 2030. Specifically, food processing and manufacturing firms...
Mars’ Acquisition of Kellanova Faces New Hurdle in EU
Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova faces significant hurdles as the EU has suspended the October deadline to approve the $35.9 billion transaction. The privately-owned US snacks...
EFSA Welcomes New Leader: Meet Nikolaus Kriz
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has appointed a new executive director, Dr. Nikolaus Kriz. His nomination marks a significant step for the organization, which...
FDF Advocates for a Fresh Strategy in EU Trade
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest trade snapshot for 2024, revealing a significant decline in food export volumes to the EU,...
McCain and BrandOpus Revamp Packaging Throughout the UK and EU
McCain Foods has successfully redesigned its entire portfolio to align with a comprehensive brand refresh focused on food and beverage packaging. In this initiative, McCain...
Continued verbal dispute between South Africa and EU regarding citrus fruits
The Spanish citrus fruit growers’ organization has joined the dispute over South African citrus produce imported into the EU. Last week, South Africa requested consultations...
“FDH boss warns that ‘Not for EU’ labels harm investment and food exports”
The introduction of mandatory ‘Not for EU’ labelling for prepacked meat, prepacked milk, and prepacked dairy products in Great Britain has raised concerns within the...
Tetra Pak announces plans for multiple investments to enhance recycling efforts across the EU
Tetra Pak has made a significant €40m investment to support the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This investment is aimed at ensuring...
European Union to Implement Ban on Goods Tainted with Forced Labour in Supply Chain, Including Cocoa
The European Union is currently considering a draft regulation that aims to establish an investigative framework for forced labor within companies’ supply chains. Members of...