Author: John Peterson
EU food watchdog rejects concerns on gene-edited crops proposal amid Council deadlock
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has backed the European Commission’s criteria for relaxing rules on certain gene-edited foods, stating that they are scientifically justified. The Hungarian Council Presidency, however,
DetailCalifornia’s Pioneering Food Rescue Program: First in America
California’s food recovery program is a groundbreaking initiative in the United States. The state’s food recovery laws mandate that large food producers donate their surplus food. The presence of food
DetailPromoting Animal Welfare in Europe: HSI Europe Manifesto
Humane Society International is dedicated to advancing the welfare of animals globally. Their mission includes promoting the bond between animals and humans, rescuing and protecting dogs and cats, improving farm
DetailBayraktar Welcomes Presidents of Kars and Milas Agricultural Chambers
Visit from Kars and Milas Agricultural Chamber Presidents to Bayraktar September 10, 2024, 5:20 PM Şemsi Bayraktar, the President of the Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), met with the
DetailHungarian presidency defends EU culinary tradition with offensive against ‘novel’ food
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Monday whether insects, plant-based foods, or lab-grown meat could impact Europe’s culinary traditions at Budapest’s initiative. The Hungarian Council Presidency’s note highlights the importance
DetailThe Time Has Come to Pass the Farmer Bill, Say Pig Farmers
U.S. pig producers are among the many agricultural groups impacted by worsening economic conditions. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) sent a letter on September 9 to congressional leaders, urging
DetailBoosting the European wine sector through stakeholder forum engagement
The wine sector in Europe is facing challenges such as shifts in consumer preferences, climate change, and surplus wine stocks. To address these issues, a new EU forum called the
DetailSupport for 300 Sheep Farmers: Boosting Small Ruminant Livestock Production
TÜDKİYEB President Nihat Çelik announced that the new support program will provide assistance for lambs and kids. He emphasized that breeders who become members of the Union will also benefit
DetailEU Court of Justice rules against wolf hunting for economic reasons
The EU Court of Justice ruled that economic reasons alone, such as preventing losses of livestock, are not sufficient to allow hunting of wolves, as EU member states consider reducing
DetailGeographical Indication Registration of Söke Cotton from the European Union
Turkey’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, announced that the Söke cotton has become the 27th product in Turkey to receive geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU).
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