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Freshfel Europe & FPC urge UK government to extend derogations on phytosanitary certifications for fresh produce to avoid business disruption on 1 April
The impact of Brexit is a big challenge for businesses on both sides of the Channel with EU27 exports representing over 3 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables to the UK, 40% of the UK’s internal demand. The sector is already facing additional annual costs of...
First ever EU fruit & vegetable e-Commerce market study shows promising signs for the future of online sales
Today Freshfel Europe and the Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have published the first ever extensive study on fresh produce e-Commerce with the title...
So far ‘worst case scenario’ avoided but Brexit impact on fresh produce sector mounting with extra costs totalling €55 million
As Brexit unfolds Freshfel Europe is closely monitoring the mounting impact on the fresh produce sector with extra costs already estimated at a total of €55 million. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is allowing the sector to continue trade across the Channel...
Freshfel Europe urges Trade Commissioner for swift solutions to secure EU fresh produce exports to India without unnecessary red tape resulting from the new Indian Order on non-GM certification
Freshfel Europe is urging EU Executive and Trade Commissioner Vladis Dombrosk for a prompt solution on the requirement of a new Indian Order requesting upon import non-GM certification for several fresh produce. The Indian Order due to enter into force on 1st March...
2020 Freshfel Europe Consumption Monitor shows strong positive 4% increase in EU fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
Today Freshfel Europe published its 2020 Consumption Monitor, the Association’s analysis for fresh fruit and vegetables production, trade and consumption trends in the EU-28. This latest and highly anticipated edition of Freshfel Europe’s Consumption Monitor shows...
Freshfel Europe launches #SpeakUp4FruitVeg campaign for 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
Today Freshfel Europe has launched their flagship campaign for 2021 - #SpeakUp4FruitVeg. The digital campaign will be at the forefront of Freshfel Europe’s activities throughout the upcoming year to celebrate and support the 2021 International Year of Fruits and...
Freshfel Europe calls for urgent need to ensure free movement of essential goods to & from the UK in crucial Christmas pre-Brexit period
In response to the recent EU-UK border closures Freshfel Europe calls upon the EU27 and UK authorities to ensure free movement of goods to and from the United Kingdom in line with existing EU recommendations and guidelines, particularly regarding the implementation of...
Freshfel Europe encourages EU fruit & vegetable community to support the 2021 International Year of Fruits & Vegetables to boost consumption & raise awareness of the sector’s work
2021 has been designated by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV). Freshfel Europe is encouraging the EU fruit and vegetable community and beyond to support this important international year. The 2021 IYFV is a unique...
Freshfel Europe urges EU & UK to conclude trade negotiations & speed up dialogue to minimise port congestion disruption from January 2021
Freshfel Europe is calling for the EU and the UK to make a last joint effort to conclude negotiations on a comprehensive trade agreement before the end of the year. In addition, Freshfel Europe urges both blocs to speed up dialogue on technical, trade facilitation and...
Freshfel Europe representative Simona Rubbi elected Chair of European Commission CDG on Quality & Promotion
Today Freshfel Europe representative Simona Rubbi (CSO, Italy) was elected Chair of the European Commission Civil Dialogue Group (CDG) on Quality and Promotion. Freshfel Europe welcomes the appointment and is committed to driving the CDG agenda during Ms. Rubbi’s...
