The world population is predicted to reach close to 10 billion people by 2050. This, combined with the risk of natural disasters and food shortages, could lead to
The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for protecting the environment. As part of a new strategy, the European Union has set out a long-term plan for the
In the EU, there are an estimated 9.7 million workers in the agricultural sector. However, since the COVID-19 outbreak, travel restrictions have led to a shortage of workers
With animal welfare and environmental groups in Germany demanding changes to agriculture, the government has raised the issue of introducing a meat tax. This topic has dominated politics
As the debate over pesticides continues, representatives in the EU Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) have announced that, as of last week, two controversial pesticides,
Balsamic vinegar producers in Italy have criticised the EU court, after an appeal to stop a German manufacturer using the name “aceto balsamico” in marketing vinegar products was
With transatlantic trade tensions being a key concern for the EU, anything to ease this tension is welcomed. And a recent move, back by EU lawmakers, to allow
The cocoa supply chain has been under fire repeatedly over numerous issues, including human rights violations, environmental issues, deforestation, and accusations of child labour. Because of this, major
The battle over controversial weed killer glyphosate has been a long one for the EU. And now, Austria is set to become the first European country to ban
