Today, the European Commission approved the addition of a Portuguese onion to the register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and a Swedish pickled gherkin to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). ‘Cebola da Madeira' is the name given to bulbs produced using traditional practices on the islands of Madeira and Porto…
15 Ag-Press journalists and several local journalists had the opportunity to participate in our press trip to Spain, from 22 to 24 November 2023, focusing on sustainability and innovation in agriculture. On the first day, participants travelled to Spain and met for a welcome dinner. During the next one and a half days, we visited four farms / agri…
The Council today adopted a decision on the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand. This decision clears the path, on the EU side, for the entry into force of the agreement. Once New Zealand also completes its legal requirements and procedures, the agreement can enter into force, probably in early 2024. EU-New…
After the slowdown of July 2023, the EU agri-food trade balance reached €5.7 billion in August 2023. The cumulative trade balance (from January to August 2023) reached €44.3 billion, which is €7.5 billion higher compared to the same period in 2022. These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the…
Today, European Commission's report confirms the important role of CAP Strategic Plans for maintaining farmers' income and food security, while supporting EU agriculture's transition to a sustainable farming model in the 2023-2027 period. The report analyses the intended impact of the…
