Starch Europe has expressed its disappointment at the Canadian authorities’ decision to impose duties on exports of wheat gluten from certain EU Member States.
A majority of EU member states voted against approving a genetically modified (GM) maize variety for cultivation in Europe at a Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday – but the Commission may still approve the crop under EU rules.
“There is an urgent need for a fresh approach dealing with the EU’s immovable commitment to harmonise maximum levels for vitamins and minerals”
Just commissioned research aims to to help resolve the stalemate that exists in the EU over maximum permitted levels (MPLs) for vitamins and minerals with a novel approach.
The European Commission has forecast EU cereal prices to remain high and unstable and is wary of the destabilising effects of other commodities such as maize and wheat.
A major plastics trade body has called for a Europe-wide ban on landfill while highlighting the key role of the private sector in driving recycling and recovery innovation.
A consistent EU-wide policy on eco-labelling for fish and a plan to
end export subsidies for fruits and vegetables are some of the
controversial topics up for debate at a key ministerial
meeting today in Luxembourg.
Eastern Europe is spearheading growth in the packaging machinery
industry as new EU states attempt to muscle in on the Western
market, says a new report.
