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With EU member states sealing the deal on a smaller seven-year budget of EUR 960 billion, as the hawks gained the upper hand against the backdrop of a difficult economy, Romania was able to secure an 18 percent increase that... All similar articles: 88 »

Romania’s horsemeat exports have been riding high over the past few years, amounting to about EUR 12 million in 2012. But now, local producers and the Romanian meat industry as a whole are saddled with huge uncertainty, after... All similar articles: 1089 »

The consultation was launched by DG AGRI on 15 January and will last until 10 April 2013 and is linked to the planned revision of the framework rules mentioned at the last meetings of WGs II and III. Please note that this...

Romania was displayed as the Country of the Year at BioFach Nuremberg 2013 (February 13-16), the world’s largest trade fair of organic products, where more than 130 countries are showcasing such products. The event was attended...

Conservationists angered by efforts to “gut” Europe’s future farm policy are banking on the full European Parliament to protect the environmental standards proposed by the European Commission. With the full Parliament due to...

FSA looking into Norwest Foods International, which counts son of former EU agriculture commissioner among its directors The official investigation into the horsemeat scandal has widened to include a Cheshire-based company that... All similar articles: 2729 »

ALISON HEALY, MARK HENNESSY and GERRY MORIARTY Europe’s health and consumer policy chief today rejected claims that EU policy was to blame for the horse meat scandal. Commissioner Tonio Borg, speaking ahead of talks in Brussels... All similar articles: 1254 »

The EU and US have decided to take their economic relationship to a higher level by agreeing to launch negotiations for a comprehensive trade and investment agreement. When negotiations are completed, this EU-US agreement would... All similar articles: 118 »

France and Britain called Monday for the “criminals” who disguised horsemeat as beef to be tracked down, as Romania angrily denied it was to blame for the frozen food scandal spreading across Europe. The controversy was growing... All similar articles: 3627 »

IFE has announced its line-up for The Hub - the seminar programme will see some of the industry's leading figures, companies and associations offering exciting insights into the trends and challenges currently affecting the...

Romania has denied responsibility for the frozen food scandal spreading across Europe. ||| Paris - France and Britain on Monday called for the “criminals” who disguised horsemeat as beef to be tracked down, as Romania angrily...

Romania has angrily denied being to blame for Europe's horsemeat scandal as authorities continued to try to track down those responsible. France and Britain have called for the "criminals" who disguised horsemeat as beef to be...

whatsonsanya - Sunday 10th February, 2013 THE world's largest saltwater crocodile in captivity has died in the Philippines, sending villagers to tears in a backwater town that shot to prominence because of the immense reptile....

BRUSSELS - Europe's horse meat scandal has widened to affect several member states, with Romania emerging as the possible source. Accusations are flying about who is responsible for the growing horsemeat scandal (Photo:... All similar articles: 525 »

Posted on February 11 2013 | Categorized in: European Union By Julie Butler Olive Oil Times Contributor | Reporting from Barcelona New regulations designed to prevent and detect in Olive Oil Times last month, EU member states...

PARIS (AP) - Europe's horsemeat scandal is spreading and threatening cross-border tensions, as France says Romanian butchers and Dutch and Cypriot traders were part of a supply chain that resulted in horsemeat disguised as beef... All similar articles: 3627 »

Europe's horse meat scandal is spreading, as French consumer safety authorities say companies from Romania, Cyprus and the Netherlands were part of a supply chain that resulted in horse meat being disguised as beef in frozen... All similar articles: 1341 »

Posted on February 04 2013 | Categorized in: European Union By Julie Butler Olive Oil Times Contributor | Reporting from Barcelona Reusable olive oil cruets would effectively be banned in restaurants and cafes across the...

The leaders of EU governments have reached a deal on the budget for 2014-2020 after the European Council. It paves the way for CAP reform, says the agriculture Commissioner Dacian Cioloş. He issued the following statement: EU... All similar articles: 2826 »

Sources say the negotiations – that the Conservatives had originally aimed to wrap up in 2012 – have reached a sufficiently late stage that elected officials must join the talks to haggle over politically sensitive concessions

ULSTER Farmers’ Union leaders are in Brussels today, joining forces with their European colleagues to call for a fully funded CAP. The event has been timed to coincide with the arrival in Brussels of EU Heads of State who are...

European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos wants to reform Europe's agricultural policy, but resistance from the farming lobby threatens to derail his plans. It will be to the detriment of citizens, who are expected to pay...

The leaders of France and Germany have downplayed expectations that a deal will be reached this week on the EU budget for 2014-2020. Related Stories [Opinion] An EU budget for recovery and Europe’s citizens Rehn under fire over... All similar articles: 283 »

by Jason Kennedy © 2013 irishtimes.com published on Irish Times 29 Jan 2013 republished here under the term of “Fair Use” Irish charities are set to receive more than €2.5 million worth of EU-funded butter, rice … Continue...

30.01.13 The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the review of two programmes, the European School Milk Scheme and School Fruit Scheme, respectively providing dairy products and fruits and vegetables to...

JASON KENNEDY Irish charities are set to receive more than €2.5 million worth of EU-funded butter, rice and cheese throughout 2013. This package is part of €500 million worth of food sent to a total of 19 EU member states under...

The first Agriculture and Fisheries Council under Irish Presidency is taking place today 28 January 2013 in Brussels. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney will chair the meeting. The Commission...

The European Commission publishes annually the Prospects for Agricultural Markets and Income in the EU. The latest issue, recently published, projects the trends for major EU agricultural commodity markets until 2022. According...