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EU/New genomic techniques: "We are going to vote against a bad agreement" (C. Clergeau, S&D)

Two weeks before the second reading vote in the ENVI Committee on 28/01/2026, Christophe Clergeau, shadow rapporteur for the S&D on the rules concerning new genomic techniques, has announced that his group will vote against the agreement reached in trilogue on NGTs on 04/12/2025. "The…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Public health & nutrition, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 426410
• Published on 15/01/26 at 10:43
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Generali and UNIDO to cooperate on promoting sustainable coffee production in African countries

The Italian insurance group Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) signed an agreement to promote sustainable coffee production in Africa under a programme called ACT (Advancing Climate-Resilience and Transformation in African Coffee), on 12/01/2026. The…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, International bodies, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 426183
• Published on 13/01/26 at 15:00
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Bonduelle Group: B Corp certification for all its activities worldwide

Bonduelle achieves international B Corp certification worldwide, the group announced on 12/01/2026. This certification, initiated in 2018, comes as part of Bonduelle's "Transform to Win" transformation plan, which places sustainability at the heart of its business model. " More than just…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Producers, ESG & CSR, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 426075
• Published on 12/01/26 at 17:46
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"We call for a further stimulation of the demand for recycled plastic" (Plastics Recyclers Europe)

"The measures presented by the European Commission to support the plastic recycling sector in December 2025 are of course positive and we fully support them. They represent an important first step and a targeted response to address the wave of closures of European plastic recycling facilities. A…
Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Circularity, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 425982
• Published on 12/01/26 at 15:00
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Agenda of the week: events not to be missed between 12/01 and 16/01/2026

This week's highlight will be the signing of the Mercosur agreement on Saturday in Paraguay by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, following the approval by a majority of Member States. The BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions) Agreement, or High Seas…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 425954
• Published on 12/01/26 at 13:05
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USDA Regenerative Agriculture Program labelled greenwashing by American NGOs (Beyond Pesticides, FOE US)

Several NGOs, including Beyond Pesticides and Friends of the Earth, accuse the U.S. Department of Agriculture of "greenwashing" after it announced the launch of a "New Regenerative Agriculture Program" on 10/12/2025. NGOs to accuse the USDA of "greenwashing" after its Regenerative Agriculture…
Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Public health & nutrition, Biodiversity, …
• Article # 425787
• Published on 09/01/26 at 15:29
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FR/ National Forum for Eco-Businesses to take place on 02/04/2026 in Paris

The National Forum for Eco-Businesses (Forum National des Eco-Entreprises) will take place in Paris, at the Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, on 02/04/2026. Organised by PEXE, the French eco-businesses association, and ADEME, the French agency for the…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, Producers, Service providers, …
• Article # 425718
• Published on 09/01/26 at 15:02
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CAP funding, administrative simplification, fertilisers prices: the Commission's 2026 roadmap for

"Agriculture and the agri-food sector are vital to our strategic sovereignty and autonomy. The CAP is an essential instrument for supporting our agriculture. It evolved over the years to meet the new challenges and realities of society", declared Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity, …
• Article # 425511
• Published on 08/01/26 at 11:43
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Imports of banned substances, CBAM, water management: Sébastien Lecornu's announcements to French farmers

"We will no longer tolerate the presence of substances banned in France in imported products entering our market: this is unfair competition, an economic injustice and a problem for the health of our consumers. Orders will be issued by the Government this week to suspend imports of foodstuffs from…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Farming / food production, …
• Article # 425215
• Published on 06/01/26 at 10:24
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Cefic: Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, appointed President from 01/01/2026

Dr. Markus Kamieth has been appointed President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, from 01/01/2026. He is the CEO of BASF, the German multinational chemical company, since April 2024. Dr. Markus Kamieth has occupied diverse scientific and managerial positions at BASF, in Germany and…
Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Public health & nutrition, Skills & Employment
• Article # 425110
• Published on 05/01/26 at 15:05