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
After several weeks of restrictions in Europe, there’s now evidence that the number of coronavirus cases is starting to slow. The virus seems to be past its peak
As the number of coronavirus fatalities continues to rise, European health authorities have warned that Europe needs to be prepared to tackle the virus if it spreads from
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
Reducing waste is high on the EU’s agenda. In recent years, the EU has made pledges to get tougher on single use plastics, and protecting the environment and
