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ForeignUS tariffs: Trump imposes 35% on Canada, now it's the EU's turn.
Tariffs of 15% or 20% are likely on European products. A letter to Brussels is forthcoming.
Hit by 50%, Brazil is focusing entirely on Asian, Middle Eastern and South markets. more
ForeignBlue tongue. France: government finances vaccines for serotypes 1 and 8
Measure announced to mitigate the impact of the ovine disease, particularly widespread in the South of the country
The French government has announced that it will commit to limiting the impact of "bluetongue" by ensuring access to vaccines for the benefit of sheep farmers. Through a public procurement contract, doses... more
ForeignDuties. Spain. Agriculture Minister: "We will firmly defend our interests"
Iberian Food is worth over 75.4 billion euros, or 20% of all exports
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, today highlighted his country's agri-food potential and export capacity. Planas noted that agri-food exports represent 20% of the total... more
ForeignChina-Kyrgyzstan: Technical tests for agro-trade cooperation
Asian country aims for more efficient infrastructure and modernization of plants
Among China's new agro-trade partners is also Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Prime Minister of the Central Asian country Bakyt Torobaev held a series of meetings with representatives of Chinese companies and organizations... more
ForeignChina: Record Cereals, but Government Wants More
Encouraging cultivation of corn, rice, wheat, soybeans and rapeseed, Beijing aims to improve food security
The future of Chinese agriculture will be played out in particular on cereals. In this regard, Beijing has announced the selection of new varieties of soybeans and corn, while priority will be given to... more
ForeignBird Flu: California Declares State of Emergency
Meanwhile, in Louisiana, the first serious case in a human being. But there hasn't been a "species jump" yet
While Europe is receiving reassuring news about avian flu, the same cannot be said for the US. In Louisiana, a hospitalization was announced for the first serious case of avian flu found in a human. The... more
ForeignFukushima: Fishing Industry Seeks Redemption, Faces Off with Government
Japanese Agriculture Minister: "More damage to the sector's reputation, we will work to support them"
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto made his first visit to Fukushima prefecture in northeastern Japan since taking office this month, holding talks with local business owners. "What I found shocking... more
ForeignFrance: authorization requested for synthetic "foie gras".
First attempt to clear meat grown in the EU through customs. EFSA ruling is awaited
After the customs clearance arranged last week in the United Kingdom, for the first time an official request arrives in the European Union. The initiative comes from the French company Gourmey, which would... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: UNESCO recognition for three traditional breads
Kleija, Al-Khubz Al-Ahmar and Al-Mallah Bread join the Breads of the Creative Cities
Breads of the Creative Cities has also included three Saudi breads in its 2024 edition, an initiative that highlights the gastronomic traditions of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. The Saudi Commission... more
ForeignAldi will install fast charging points in more than 80 supermarkets in Spain
Support for electric mobility for customers and employees
Aldi, one of the main supermarket brands in Spain, has signed an agreement with Atlante (Nhoa Group) aimed at the installation and management of fast charging points for electric vehicles in the GD stores.... more
ForeignAgriFoodTef: Spain bets on AI in agriculture
Budget of 5 million euros for Iberian satellite node, co-financed by the government and the EU Commission
The Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the Spanish Government Isabel Bombal today inaugurated the day of presentation of the Spanish satellite node of the pan-European... more
ForeignEggs and sugar: EU reinstates tariffs on Ukraine
An emergency brake is introduced for seven agricultural products if imports reach a certain threshold
Starting tomorrow, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) tariff quotas from Ukraine in the EU are reintroduced for imports of eggs and sugar. The revised autonomous trade measures (ATMs), effective... more
ForeignChinese request anti-dumping investigation on pork imported from EU
Beijing is preparing retaliation against tariffs on electric cars, and is taking it out on food?
Chinese companies would have formally requested an anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork from the European Union. This was reported in X the Global Times, tabloid of the People’s Daily, official o... more
ForeignMcDonald’s cannot use the Big Mac brand for chicken in EU
Prohibition of the use of time in a judgment of the Court of Justice
McDonald’s no longer has the right to use the term "Big Mac" for poultry products after it has not used it for five consecutive years. The ban was sanctioned today by the EU Court of Justice after the I... more
ForeignWheat: EU Council approves "prohibitive" tariffs from Russia and Belarus
Belgian Presidency: "Another measure to demonstrate constant support for Ukraine"
The European Council today adopted a regulation that aims to impose prohibitive tariffs on cereal products imported from Russia and Belarus. The regulation increases tariffs on grains, oilseeds and derivatives... more
ForeignVon der Leyen: "Agricultural career must be made attractive"
EU Commission President announces "other measures to strengthen negotiating power" in the sector
A new appeal for the first sector came from the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , in the video message addressed to the Federation of Swedish farmers, on the occasion of their... more
ForeignFlorida approves law: cultured meat is prohibited
The bill signed by governor DeSantis, who declares: "we will save our beef" /Video
"Keep farmed meat out of Florida": this is the spirit with which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday signed, making effective, the bill (SB 1084) which prohibits the production, sale, possession or... more
ForeignFrance rejects the decree that bans plant-based meat from being called steak
The Council of State said NO to the ban which was supposed to come into force on May 1st
This time we Italians have the advantage. We are not talking about the Tour de France but about the fight against food counterfeiting which also involves taking a stand against synthetic meat. And so,... more
ForeignArgentina: liberalized mate price, epochal change
Small producers would be penalized. Prices are feared to rise from next summer
In Argentina, the drinks market is a historic turning point: the price of mate will be totally liberalized, i.e. determined simply by the meeting of supply and demand. Thus establishes, amidst a thousand... more
ForeignIncreases in food and beverage sector: not even Japan is saved
Price increases for 2806 food items expected in April
According to a survey carried out by the Japanese research company Teikoku Databank, the prices of 2,806 food products will increase in Japan in April, a figure that exceeds for the first time the ceiling... more
ForeignUSA: $40.5 million for organic market development
According to the government, over 27 thousand producers and more than 31.8 million consumers will benefit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded approximately $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program. T... more
ForeignFood processing: EU guidelines for ecological transition
The path encourages interested parties to adopt the specific Code of Conduct/Annex
The European Commission today published the transition path for the agri-food industrial ecosystem, which focuses on the food processing industry. The pathway was co-created by the Commission, Member States... more
ForeignEU. Commissioner Wojciechowski against the Green Deal, and praises the Italian model
Brussels spokesperson distances himself: "His personal opinions"
If there is an important personality who is firmly pushing for change from Brussels, it is the European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski . “There are national reasons and elements linked t... more
ForeignPoland. Tusk: "We do not rule out embargoes on Russian products"
The prime minister urges the EU to "better regulate" food imports from the East
Poland does not rule out introducing an import ban on agricultural products from Russia. Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared this today, during the visit to Warsaw of his Latvian counterpart Arturs Krišjānis K... more
ForeignBrazil increases beef and poultry sales in Russia
Ministry of Agriculture authorizes five new factories. In the sector, exports are already worth 306 million dollars a year
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has announced the authorization of five more factories for the export of beef and poultry to Russia. The decision was communicated by the Federal Service... more
ForeignBrazil: clearance for expansion of beef exports to Canada
Four new green-and-gold states authorized along the foreign trade route to the North American country
After a careful analysis carried out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), has received authorization to expand... more
ForeignFrance: food sovereignty will become law
A restriction on imports from Ukraine, which could include grains, is also looming
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal (photo) is in favor of codifying food sovereignty in national law. This was stated by the prime minister himself during this morning's press conference held together... more
ForeignGermany: 1 billion euros for animal welfare from the EU
The program is aimed at small and medium-sized pig farmers but could be extended to other sectors
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of livestock, in particular p... more
ForeignExpired or low-quality food for Ukrainian soldiers: Kiev investigates
After complaints from the armed forces soldiers, the Ministry of Defense sends an inspection
Expired or poor quality food, and supplies made with considerable delay: this is what the Ukrainian armed forces complain about in the numerous complaints presented to the authorities. So much so that... more
ForeignTürkiye. Government: "Synthetic meat and insect flour? Never here"
The Minister of Agriculture, İbrahim Yumaklı, denies the rumors circulating in recent days
The news according to which the Turkish government is about to authorize artificial meat has been flatly denied by the Ankara government itself. “Artificial meat has never been on the agenda of our ministry a... more
ForeignSouth Korea bans dog meat
Parliament bans slaughter and sale. Ban fully implemented by 2027, with compensation for producers
For South Korea it is a historic turning point. The slaughter of dogs and the sale of their meat becomes a crime. A victory for animal rights activists, after months of relentless campaigning. The National... more
ForeignPoland declares war on "energy" drinks containing taurine and caffeine
From January 1st, prohibited for minors under 18 years of age, they officially become a drink for adults
From 1 January this year, a total ban on the sale of drinks containing taurine and caffeine to children under 18 came into force in Poland. The popular "energy drinks" will officially be an adults-only... more
ForeignUkraine: investments in the agro-processing sector are growing
New advanced soybean processing plant project financed for $60 million
The State Savings Bank of Ukraine has entered into an agreement with the agro-industrial holding Astarta, aimed at financing an investment project for the construction of an advanced soybean processing... more
ForeignSpain changes the rules according to the CAP 2023-27
The aim is to facilitate understanding of the regulations by farmers and breeders
In Spain, the Council of Ministers approved a royal decree that modifies a number of previous decrees, thus redefining the application of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) based on the proposal of the... more
ForeignBulgaria: government passes bill to limit agricultural imports
Annual incentives for young producers doubled
Bulgaria inaugurates a new chapter in its current "protectionist" course (read EFA News ), with a bill that aims to stimulate domestic agri-food production and, consequently, limit imports. This was announced... more
ForeignEmirates: Italian wines cancelled
With over 46 million euros invested, the airline has chosen to favor French production
It is well known that Arabs are certainly not the largest consumers of wine in the world. However, if business, tourism and travel are involved, everything changes. So much so that this month the Emirates... more
ForeignTürkiye-Saudi Arabia: agri-food agreement in the name of sustainability
The goal of the two countries is to achieve trade of 10 billion dollars in the medium term
Türkiye-Saudi Arabia commercial cooperation is also strengthened in the agri-food sector. The latest memorandum of understanding between the two countries was signed in Riyadh during the delegation's... more
ForeignRice. Brazil-Kenya: trade agreement concluded
The new partnership will enrich the Latin American country's exports by 2.15 billion dollars
Brazil and Kenya have concluded negotiations to open the Kenyan rice market for consumption, after the phytosanitary certification was sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) by the Kenya... more
ForeignThe return of Jack Ma. His new business: pre-cooked foods...
The Chinese tycoon invests 1.3 million euros in a pre-packaged food start-up
After a few years of relative oblivion, Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is back on the crest of the wave and turns to food. After showing considerable interest in the agricultural business, Ma started a start-up,... more
ForeignFrance: food unions on a war footing
Annual bonus of 75 euros deemed insufficient. Strikes announced for 15 and 22 November
In France, the common trade union front of food sector workers considers the purchasing power bonus currently proposed by employers as part of sectoral negotiations to be "insufficient". The unions therefore... more
ForeignAiea and Malaysia working towards sustainable agriculture
The Asian country is at the forefront of studying nuclear techniques to accelerate the process of natural selection
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has extended the designation of the Malaysian Nuclear Agency (MNA) as an IAEA collaborating center in three research areas: plant breeding, non-destructive... more
ForeignGaza conflict. Turkey challenges Food & Beverage multinationals
Parliament and airline eliminate Coca Cola and Nestlé products, due to their support for Israel
A real concentric attack on the great Food & Beverage giants. Turkey does not like Coca Cola and Nestlé's support for Israel and shows it with two strong institutional gestures, with more than just symbolic... more
Foreign60.5 tons of "organic" Argentine citrus fruits arriving in the EU
From Buenos Aires there is no obstacle to the first shipment after twenty years of closure of the markets
After the reopening of the European Union markets last May, the first load of Argentine organic citrus fruits arrived on the old continent. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries announced... more
ForeignCuba: shortage of powdered milk. Belarus helps it
Meeting between presidents of the Chambers of the two countries promises strengthening agricultural cooperation
Among non-NATO countries, a new collaboration is being strengthened: that between Cuba and Belarus. An area that the respective governments would like to implement is that of agricultural cooperation:... more
ForeignSpain: lights and shadows for olive oil
A 15% increase in the harvest is expected but in Andalusia production collapses (-40%)
Olive oil production in Spain is expected to stand at 765,300 tonnes during the 2023/2024 campaign. Numbers that suggest a +15% compared to the previous season (in which 664 thousand tons were totaled),... more
ForeignSpain. Drought: herds compensated by the end of October
332.3 million euros from the government, including the inconvenience caused by the war in Ukraine
In Spain, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published the definitive list of the 70,267 farm owners who will receive extraordinary aid to compensate for the situation due to the drought... more
ForeignFrance: anti-avian vaccination campaign begins
Target: involving almost 64 million ducks in 2700 farms across the country
Announced last spring, the anti-avian vaccination campaign has started in France. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Marc Fesneau witnessed the first vaccinations carried out in the Landes... more
ForeignAustria: "returnable" tax will come into force from 2025
Plastic bottles and aluminum cans will be returned at a cost of 0.25 euros
The Austrian government has decreed the obligation to return disposable plastic bottles and aluminum cans. The returnable tax will come into force in 2025, its price will be set at 0.25 euros and, for... more
ForeignGrain Ukraine: Warsaw prepares "transit corridors"
"However, the ban on sales on Polish territory remains", specifies President Duda
Corridors for grain yes, imports no. This will be the line that the Polish government will take in the coming months, to protect its national agri-food product. After the diplomatic crisis experienced... more
ForeignGenomic techniques. Planas (EU Presidency): "We need a serious and transparent debate"
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture speaks at Comagri in Brussels
The outgoing Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , stated today in front of the European Parliament the importance of the common agricultural policy (CAP) to respond to current... more