A new market for old and ugly fruit and vegetables takes shape
No one knows quite how much fruit and vegetable produce never reaches the grocery checkout till. A fifth perhaps—or maybe twice that—is judged to be beneath commercial standards
Delta Agrar becomes official partner for apple viarieties in Russia
“We are proud to announce that Delta Agrar became the...
Russia increased corn exports by 46%
In 2015/16 (September-August) Russia exported 4568 KMT of corn, which was 46% more than in 2014/15 – 3123 KMT.
Fifth Ukrainian Agrarian Congress
This year’s Ukrainian Agrarian Congress was the most global yet, with a strong focus on expanding international trade and cooperation. Two days of engaging dialogue held in Kiev on 18-19 October after 200 participants from about 100 companies, government, academia, non-government, and international organisations examined the world grain and agricultural markets with an emphasis on emerging challenges and opportunities for Ukraine.
New EU food labeling rules to start from December 13
Starting from December 13, foods and food supplements exported by Serbian businesses to the markets of the European Union (EU) will have be labeled in full compliance with the new EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers.
European farmers welcome a further package of EC measures
Reacting to the European Commission move to introduce additional support worth 165 million euros to help producers hit by the Russian ban on EU farm exports, Copa-Cogeca said it’s a good step forward but regretted that the measures were delayed unnecessarily.
Serbia Will Not Encourage Food Exports to Russia
On August 22 Serbia made it clear that it will abide by the the EU recommendation not to introduce special measures to boost the export of its food products to the Russian market, but that it will not obstruct it either.
Serbia will export wheat despite lower yield
The harvest is nearly complete and the country will have enough wheat for its needs and export, even though the average yield is somewhat lower than last year.
COPA-COGECA PRESENTS KEYS ACTIONS NEEDED IN THE EU DAIRY SECTOR
Ahead of EU Farm Ministers meeting on Monday, Copa-Cogeca presented at a major press conference key actions needed in the sector as well as an overview of the market situation.
Helping farmers to open up new markets with better marketing
COPA (Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations) and COGECA (General Committee for Agricultural Cooperation in the European Union), together with six partner organisations, launched today the Farms Inc project designed to help farmers better market and brand their products and take advantage of the new market opportunities.
