The EVA has asked European leaders for financial assistance due to the "devastating impact" of COVID-19, claiming that vending operators are already reporting losses of up to 90%. Read more
The US government has announced a 25% tariff on imports of Scottish and Irish whiskies, French wine and a range of other food products from Europe. Read more
Almost a third of branded food products sold in the EU have different compositions while being identically or similarly branded, according to a new report. Read more
The European Commission has proposed new measures to promote greater transparency in the way prices are reported in the food supply chain. Read more
The European Union has fined AB InBev €200.4m for hindering cheaper imports of its Jupiler beer from the Netherlands into Belgium. Read more
Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton buds will be banned in the EU under plans adopted on Wednesday. Read more
New draft rules to protect farmers against unfair trading practices in the EU have been approved by the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee. Read more
PepsiCo says that it aims to triple the content of recycled plastic in its bottles across the European Union by 2030. Read more
The UK's Food and Drink Federation has warned that a no-deal Brexit would represent a 'grisly prospect' for the UK's food and drink industry. Read more
Agri-food business Devenish Nutrition has received €118m in long-term funding from the European Union to enhance its R&D capabilities. Read more
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