The European Commission says it will establish a legal definition of ‘vegan’ and ‘vegetarian’ food in Europe by the end of 2019. The number of vegans and vegetarians is steadily
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After a record-breaking 47 hours of debate the Agriculture and Fisheries Council raises the number of fish stocks managed at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) to 53 – 9 more than
The European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism says more food and biomass can be obtained from the oceans. Micro sea creatures and underwater plants may be a key element to tackle
Italy prompted seven other EU countries to ask the European Commission to limit rice imports from Cambodia, in accordance with the founding treaty “safeguard clause”. After wheat, rice is the
The European Commission has come out in favour of a more active role for EU member states in the 2020 Common Agricultural Policy reform. Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture,
After three years of talks, the EU has found common ground for a new regulation regarding organic farming and imported food. The Special Committee on Agriculture, an institution regrouping the