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EU 2022/23 Soft Wheat Exports Up 8% Year On Year

Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started in July had reached 21.02 million tonnes by 5 March, up nearly 8% from 19.52...

Rishi Sunak Strikes Post-Brexit Northern Ireland Deal With EU

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck a deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland on Monday, saying it would pave th...

Carton Environment Group Calls for A 90% Mandatory Collection Target

The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has called for a 90% mandatory collection target for beverage cartons.

Green Deal Industrial Plan An Opportunity For Retailers And Wholesalers: EuroCommerce

The European Commission's Green Deal Industrial Plan for the net-zero age gives retailers and wholesalers a chance to seize the net-zero opportunity, EuroC...

EU To Prepare Law To Help Its Green Industry, Back It With Cash: European Commission

The European Union will prepare a law to make life easier for its green industry and back it up with state aid and a European Sovereignty Fund to keep firm...

EU Palm Oil Use And Imports Seen Plummeting By 2032

The share of palm oil in biodiesel and in food in the European Union is expected to fall significantly within the next 10 years, leading to a sharp drop in...

Freshfel Europe Calls For Non-Discriminatory Packaging Rules For Fresh Fruit And Vegetables

Freshfel Europe has called on decision-makers to enact 'sustainable and functional harmonised packaging rules' for fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU.

EU Sets Recycling, Reuse Targets To Cut Packaging Waste

The European Commission has proposed new rules to reduce packaging waste through increased recycled content in plastic drinks bottles and targets for reuse...