Jan 26, 2022 | Press Releases
The Belarus embargo began on 1 January 2022, affecting EU fruit and vegetable exports for possibly longer than 6 months and will further compromise the position of the EU fresh produce export business. The fresh produce sector is essential and price-sensitive, with...
Dec 21, 2021 | Press Releases
On 1 January 2022, a new legislation banning plastic packaging will come into force in France. The new law -No. 2020-105 of 10th February 2020 – also known as the “AGEC law” adopted the European Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of...
Dec 17, 2021 | Press Releases
“Reaching the recommended 400 gr per day by adding one piece of fruit or vegetables in the daily diet of European consumers would boost European market size by 15 Mio T and be beneficial for the environment, the climate, and the health of European citizens” On the...
Dec 9, 2021 | Press Releases
On 6th December 2021, Belarus decided to respond to the latest international sanctions by implementing an embargo on food import into the country for food products originating from the European Union but also the UK, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, North Macedonia,...
Nov 3, 2021 | Press Releases
As COP26 gets underway in Glasgow, Freshfel Europe urges EU and global decision-makers not to underestimate the role fruit and vegetables can play in achieving a healthy planet and people. COP26 discussions on climate issues to accelerate action towards the goals of...
Sep 15, 2021 | Press Releases
The fresh produce sector warmly welcomes the UK government’s announcement on 14 September that the requirement of phyto certificate and SPS checks will be postponed for a further 6 months period, until 1 July 2022. This follows Freshfel Europe’s vocal support for...
