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May. 16, 2023
Food Labeling Debate Reignites as Romania Bans Nutri-Score
The ban comes as a Nutri-Score algorithm update penalized artificially sweetened beverages.
Apr. 4, 2023
Drought Expected to Hit Europe Again, Scientists Warn
Dry weather is expected to persist in much of Europe throughout the summer, especially in the central and Mediterranean regions.
Feb. 6, 2023
Organic Producers Take Eco-Score Labels to Court
IFOAM brings a lawsuit accusing Eco-Score labeling of being unfair to organic production and misleading to consumers.
Feb. 4, 2023 News Briefs
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Public Health Groups Urge E.U. to Expedite Introduction of Front-of-Pack Food Labels
Dec. 30, 2022 Business
‘Pollution Party’ Over as Europe Agrees to More Strict Emissions Trading System
Dec. 13, 2022
European Officials See Olive Oil Supplanting Butter, Vegetable Oil Consumption
E.U. officials said increased awareness of olive oil health benefits and reduced consumption of other edible oils would drive the trend.
Dec. 12, 2022
E.U. to Halt Imports Derived from Deforestation
By adopting the new regulation, European legislators hope to inform global goods production and safeguard forests.
Dec. 12, 2022
EU Protects 10 Geographical Indications from Latin American Countries
Aceituna de Tacna, olives produced in the Tacna region of Peru, are one of the food products to be protected from imitation in European Union countries.
Dec. 9, 2022
Europe Puts Off Decision on Food Labeling
An Italian European Parliament member said the decision has been removed from the 2023 legislative agenda and is unlikely to be taken up again before 2024.
Dec. 9, 2022
Greece to Overtake Italy as Europe’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Poor harvests in Western Europe contrast bumper crops in Greece and the Balkan Peninsula.
Nov. 30, 2022
Europe Rolls Out New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality
Brussels reviewed olive oil classifications, labeling and marketing. The simplified rules aim at a more homogeneous E.U. olive oil market.
Nov. 17, 2022
Temperatures Rising Faster in Europe than Anywhere Else, Report Finds
The increase in annual average temperature poses an increasing theat to agriculture, health and the economy across the continent, a new report concludes.
Nov. 14, 2022
E.U. Announces Measures to Ensure Fertilizer Supply, Lower Costs
The Commission's plans include excluding fertilizer producers from natural gas rationing, financial aid for farmers and the liberalization of international fertilizer trade.
Nov. 10, 2022
Europe and Morocco Sign Deal to Develop Sustainable Agricultural
The €115 million program is meant to modernize Morocco’s agricultural sector, promote reforestation and protect biodiversity.
Nov. 10, 2022
Nearly Half of the Farmland in Europe Faces Erosion Factors
Soil assessment and conservation measures are increasingly important due to climate change. Good farming practices could reduce erosion caused by tillage, water and wind.
Nov. 9, 2022
Authorities Fear Europe’s Drought Will Stretch Through Winter
The president of an Italian irrigation association criticized the “silence” of the European Commisison on the matter and called for a continental plan.
Nov. 9, 2022
Official Suggests Nutri-Score Will Not Be Europe’s Single Nutrition Label
Instead, the European Commission may create its own label using elements of nominated front-of-pack labeling systems.
Nov. 3, 2022
The ambiguity in the term “olive oil” has long confused consumers and enriched disingenuous actors.
Nov. 1, 2022
E.U. Asks Global Community to Accelerate Energy Transition Ahead of COP27
The 27-member bloc announced new strategies including stricter climate pledges. They said that 1.5 °C maximum temperature growth is still within reach.
Oct. 31, 2022
Nutri-Score Criticism Defines European Parliament Hearing
Politicians, scientists and interest groups argued that the European-wide adoption of Nutri-Score would hurt trade, favor big business and harm health.