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Fresh Times Edition 1 – 2022
Fresh Times - Edition 1, 2022 Freshfel Europe collects this information from different sources to the best of its knowledge. Freshfel Europe is in no way responsible for the content of the articles used. For any questions or further information, please contact the...
Freshfel Europe calls for intensified support for the EU fruit and vegetable sector facing the Belarus embargo
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...
Freshfel Europe Headlines 6 – 2021
Freshfel Europe Headlines - Edition 6, 2021 Freshfel Europe to take part in a new EU promotion project in 2022 Starting from March 2022, Freshfel Europe will continue its efforts to improve the level of fruit and vegetable consumption among Millennials by joining a...
Freshfel Europe calls for support of the European Commission to secure more time and flexibility for an orderly and less impacting introduction of the new French plastic packaging legislation on the fruit and vegetable sector
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 certain...
Freshfel Europe urges the sector to act now to fill the gap of consumption with minimum health recommendation
“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...
Freshfel Europe expresses deep concerns about the Belarus embargo on the import of European fruit and vegetables worth 300 million €
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,...
Fresh Times Edition 5 – 2021
Fresh Times - Edition 5, 2021 Freshfel Europe collects this information from different sources to the best of its knowledge. Freshfel Europe is in no way responsible for the content of the articles used. For any questions or further information, please contact the...
Fruit & vegetables part of European & worldwide solution for a healthy planet & people in the face of climate change
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...
Freshfel Europe Headlines 5 – 2021
Freshfel Europe Headlines - Edition 5, 2021 Freshfel Europe Board reviews priorities for the second semester On 28 September, the Freshfel Europe Board, under the lead of Freshfel Europe President Stephan Weist, met to exchange on the key priorities of the association...
Freshfel Europe urges EU & UK to prioritise talks on ‘best case’ SPS convergence agreement whilst securing trade facilitation preparation in light of further postponement of SPS controls
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...
