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LOWINFOOD Project Status: Results are Collected

LOWINFOOD Project Status: Results are Collected

LOWINFOOD is at an exciting moment as results are being gathered. Most of the 14 innovations to reduce food waste have been applied in real food supply chains and both food actors and innovators are receiving very useful feedback. After assessing the effectiveness and...

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EU Parliament Seals the Deal on Nature Restoration Law

EU Parliament Seals the Deal on Nature Restoration Law

The European Parliament's adoption of the trilogue agreement on the Nature Restoration Law signifies a big step forward. This legislation sets ambitious targets, aiming to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of...

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CO-FRESH Final Video Released!

CO-FRESH Final Video Released!

The CO-FRESH approach fosters collaboration between all stakeholders in the food chain – from farmers and producers to consumers and research institutions. This collective approach drives innovation, leading to a more sustainable, socially responsible, and...

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First 2024 CO-FRESH newsletter has been released!

First 2024 CO-FRESH newsletter has been released!

Dive into Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability with Our 2024 Newsletter! Get ready to cultivate exciting opportunities as we unveil our first newsletter of 2024, packed with industry updates, project insights, and upcoming events! Unveiling the Brussels Event with...

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ENVI Committee Adopted New Rules on NGTs

ENVI Committee Adopted New Rules on NGTs

On January 25th, the EU Parliament's ENVI Committee gave the green light to the Commission's proposal on New Genomic Techniques with 47 votes in favor, 31 against, and 4 abstentions. MEPs supported the idea of categorizing NGT plants into two groups: NGT 1, similar to...

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Germany Invests €38 Million into Protein Transition

Germany Invests €38 Million into Protein Transition

The German government has allocated €38 million in its 2024 budget to promote plant-based, precision-fermented, and cell-cultivated proteins. The initiative underscores a transformative shift in protein consumption and includes funds for human nutrition, a competence...

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EU Parliament Rejects Pesticide Reduction Regulation

EU Parliament Rejects Pesticide Reduction Regulation

During the last plenary vote in Strasbourg, the EU Parliament dealt a severe blow to a key element of the EU Commission's Green Deal, rejecting the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) aimed at reducing pesticide use in farming. The legislation, proposed in July 2022,...

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Glyphosate Renewal Confirmed

Glyphosate Renewal Confirmed

The recent confirmation of the renewal of glyphosate for the next decade, announced on November 28, has stirred concerns for biodiversity following the earlier rejection of the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) on pesticides. With member states failing to secure a...

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Italy Bans Cultivated Meat

Italy Bans Cultivated Meat

Italian Members of Parliament have approved a legislation prohibiting the production, sale, or import of cultivated meat, emphasizing the preservation of Italian tradition, according to the right-wing government. The bill received parliamentary support with 159 votes...

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