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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
European Commission sets tougher standards to combat listeria contamination in ready-to-eat foods
The European Commission has set new, more stringent requirements for avoiding listeria contamination in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
European Commission releases key documents on sustainable aquaculture
The European Commission has introduced three new staff working documents to advance sustainable aquaculture practices within the European Union.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Proposals by European Commission seeks to firm up EU farmers' position in agri-food chain
The European Commission has proposed targeted amendments to the current legal framework set in the European Union's regulation establishing a common market organisation of agricultural products (CMO) and another new one on cross-border enfo ...
Monday, December 9, 2024
European Commission launches European Board on Agriculture and Food
The European Commission officially launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up on one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Romanian agriculture chief urges European Commission to suspend poultry imports from Ukraine
Romanian Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu has asked the European Commission to ban imports of poultry products from Ukraine.
Monday, September 16, 2024
European Commission backs rise in advance payment of funds supporting farmers in EU
The European Commission has approved an increase in advance payments of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds to assist EU farmers facing severe liquidity challenges.
Monday, September 9, 2024
European Commission backs Denmark's scheme that aims to help reduce tail-biting among pigs
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €20 million (US$22.2 million), to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
Monday, August 26, 2024
European Commission backs Netherlands' scheme to pay farmers for shutting down livestock sites
A scheme in the Netherlands to compensate farmers who voluntarily close livestock sites has been approved by the European Commission.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
European Commission issues guidance to boost sustainable aquaculture growth
The European Commission has released guidance aimed at assisting member states in promoting sustainable aquaculture, responding to calls from producers to ease the administrative burden of establishing and operating sites within the union, ...
Thursday, February 8, 2024
German animal welfare schemes for pigs approved by European Commission
The European Commission has approved — under EU State aid rules — two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of pigs.
Monday, December 11, 2023
European Commission seeks major update of EU rules for animal welfare during transport
The European Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU rules for animal welfare during transport in 20 years.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
European Commission acknowledges risks in imports of Ukrainian poultry and eggs
The European Commission asserts that overall trade from Ukraine to the European Union is functioning smoothly, but admits to "some risk" in certain sectors, particularly in poultry and eggs, where imports could potentially drive d ...
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Irish grass-fed beef set for special recognition by European Commission
The European Commission is in the final stages of bestowing Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status on Irish grass-fed beef, acknowledging its distinct characteristics and geographical origin, BBC News reported.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
European Commission gives go-ahead for GM corns' use as animal feed
The European Commission has authorised three genetically modified corn and renewed the authorisation for another genetically modified (GM) corn.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Aquaculture Advisory Council presents circular fish feed recommendation to European Commission
The Belgium-based Aquaculture Advisory Council has proposed recommendations to the European Commission to support and facilitate the adoption of circular feed practices.

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