Irish farmers to take action over ‘beef crisis’
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is to meet with politicians to discuss prices impacting the beef sector.
Archives for February 7, 2019
Crowdfunding for sustainable agri-food: Carrefour joins Danone backing MiiMOSA Transition
French retailer Carrefour has announced plans to work alongside food producers including Danone to launch crowdfunding platform MiiMOSA Transition.
Overarching EU food policy presented to Brussels: ‘The first movers shall be rewarded by consumers’
A Common Food Policy can achieve what the CAP – as a Common ‘Agricultural’ Policy – cannot, according to IPES-Food.
European food makers call for ‘special consideration’ in event of no-deal Brexit
Representatives of the European food industry met with the European Union’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, this week to press for “special consideration” for the industry in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Tyson to buy BRF’s Thai and European operations
US processor Tyson Foods has announced an agreement to acquire the Thai and European operations of BRF for US$340m.
Animal welfare firms urge DEFRA to end non-stun slaughter
UK-based animal welfare organisations the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association have sent an open letter to the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to ban non-stun slaughtering of animals.
Post-Brexit reform: New report calls for fairer allocation of fishing quotas
The new briefing paper addresses overfishing, quota allocation, sustainability, and a ‘food-focused’ approach to fishing policy after Brexit.
Environment
Environment NGO Fern says EU still not doing enough on cocoa sustainability
Germany’s call for European ‘binding regulations’ for sustainably-produced cocoa welcomed, but more EU action is needed, says environmental monitors.