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The FreshProducePEFCR and the next steps for its implementation in the fruit and vegetable sector presented in Brussels
The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, which has developed the technical rules for calculating the environmental footprint of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel´s Environmental Footprint Initiative, welcomed more than 50 fruit and vegetable...
The second public consultation on the development of the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for fresh produce (FreshProducePEFCR) is now open!
The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is developing technical rules for calculating the environmental footprint of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel´s Environmental Footprint Initiative, would like to invite all sector representatives...
FreshProducePEFCR: Registration is now open for the webinar to launch the second Public Consultation – 13 January 2025
The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is developing technical rules for calculating the environmental footprint of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel´s Environmental Footprint Initiative, is organizing an open webinar to mark the launch...
Freshfel Europe and its Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Interbranch members urge for a strong European promotion policy and other instruments backed by a substantial budget to stimulate fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
As the European Parliament's different Committees review the European 2025 budget under the Multiannual financial framework, Freshfel Europe and its Fruit and Vegetables Interbranch Organizations reiterate the crucial role of a well-funded promotion policy and other...
Freshfel Europe warns of the impact of promotion budget cuts on EU fruit and vegetable consumption
Freshfel Europe sent a letter to the European Commission warning that the proposed redeployment of existing EU funds away from promotional ‘multi programme’ activities could threaten the competitiveness of EU fruit and vegetables and hinder the progress on promoting...
Freshfel Europe’s Consumption Monitor shows that there is still a long way to go to reach the minimum recommendation of 400 g/day of fresh fruit and vegetables
Freshfel Europe’s latest edition of the Consumption Monitor indicates that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU decreased to 350 g/day/capita in 2022. The positive trend that started during the coronavirus pandemic has been curbed by the economic...
The first public consultation on the development of the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for fresh produce is now open!
The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is developing technical rules for calculating the environmental footprint of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel´s Environmental Footprint Initiative, would like to invite all sector representatives...
Freshfel Europe warns of impact on EU-GB trade of Defra’s proposed risk reclassification and inspection rates for EU fresh produce imports
On 8 March 2024, Freshfel Europe submitted its response to the consultation launched by Defra on the proposed changes to Annex 11 of the retained Implementing Regulation 2019/2072 which, if adopted, will impose checks and other unnecessary controls on half of all EU...
Compromise on the new EU Packaging law will lead to unprecedented, grievous effects on the functioning of the Single Market and dramatically damage fresh produce consumption
After reviewing the content of the preliminary agreement of the Trilogue between the European Council European Parliament and Commission on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Freshfel Europe is baffled to see the escalation of policy incoherencies and...
Have your say in the development of the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for Fresh Produce!
The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is developing technical rules for calculating the environmental footprint of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel´s Environmental Footprint Initiative, is organizing an open webinar to mark the launch...
