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The EDA is looking to the European Commission to act on several recommendations for dairy products.

EDA looks to keep dairy open despite coronavirus challenges

By Jim Cornall

In an open letter sent out to the EU Commission, European Parliament’s COM AGRI and EU Member States’ / UK Agricultural Counsellors, Alexander Anton, secretary general of the European Dairy Association (EDA), set out an assessment of the current situation...

Irish Whiskey is on the list of European GIs protected in China. Pic:getty/vincent20044

EU and China agree GI protection for 200 products

By Rachel Arthur

The EU and China have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China; and 100 Chinese Geographical Indications in the EU.

The EDA has praised the deal between the EU and Mercosur. Pic: ©Getty Images/a-poselenov

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EDA happy with EU-Mercosur deal, EMB not so much

By Jim Cornall

The European Dairy Association (EDA) said it welcomes the comprehensive trade agreement as concluded between the EU and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).

While the EDA didn't mention the possibility of the UK remaining part of the EU, its letter did consider an extension to Brexit beyond the March 29 deadline. Pic: ©Getty Images/Issaurinko

EDA concerned over Brexit dairy ‘crisis’

By Jim Cornall

With a potential no-deal Brexit possible in 10 days, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has expressed concern over the potential impact on the European dairy industry.

The EU is Japan's second biggest trade partner. Pic: ©Getty Images/Ruskpp

Dairy boost from EU-Japan trade deal

By Jim Cornall

The European dairy industry could benefit with a boost in exports of up to 215% after the signing of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Dairy UK and the European Dairy Association have emphasized the importance of dairy in Breixt negotiations. Pic: ©Getty Images/pavlinec/Irina_Qiwi

Brexit could hurt dairy in UK and Europe, EDA and Dairy UK say

By Jim Cornall

With less than a year to go until Brexit, Dairy UK and the European Dairy Association (EDA) have jointly developed a ‘Future UK-EU Dairy Framework’ setting out the outcomes the dairy sector hopes to be achieved in the current negotiations between the...

The new guidelines document from the EDA includes an explanation of terms and sample scenarios for dairy producers. Pic: ©Getty Images/reportman1985

EDA issues guidelines on Voluntary Origin Labelling

By Jim Cornall

The European Dairy Association (EDA) has issued its sectorial Guidelines for the voluntary indication of the origin of dairy products as an industry reference in the implementation of the new rules laid down in the EU Commission Implementing Regulation...

The adoption of the cheese guidelines will be a major step for food safety, according to ASSIFONTE chair, Ludwig Rupp. Pic:©GettyImages/ffolas

EU approves EDA and ASSIFONTE cheese guidelines

By Jim Cornall

The European Union has adopted European Dairy Association (EDA) guidelines for cheese that the association says are a major step for food safety, consumer protection and product quality in the EU.

Nestlé looks beyond its own factories in support of a circular economy ©Droits d'auteur/iStock

Nestlé calls for partnerships on circular economy

By Katy Askew

Swiss food giant Nestlé is calling for a more collaborative approach between the public and private sectors to develop a circular economy as it works to meet its 2030 environmental impact targets.

©iStock/FamVeld. The move expands the ban from just polycarbonate infant feeding bottles

EU bans BPA in packaging for 0-3 year olds

By Joseph James Whitworth

The European Commission has tightened the rules around bisphenol A (BPA) by banning it in the manufacture of packaging for infants and young children 0-3 years.

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EDA: "It seems the EU does not need Brexit to end the single market"

Spain to introduce origin labelling for milk products

By Niamh Michail

As Spain becomes the latest country to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling for milk and milk-based products, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has blasted the European Commission's "laissez-faire" approach.

UK cheese exports on the rise. Photo: iStock

UK cheese exports grow 25% in H1 2017

By Jenny Eagle

The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has reported record exports growth in H1 2017, with a 25% increase in cheese exports.

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Health risk from pesticide residues is low, says EFSA

By Niamh Michail

The health risk from pesticide residues in food is low, according to a report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with 97% of samples within legal limits - but this is an "upbeat" interpretation which ignores the cocktail effect, critics...

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European Parliament votes in favour of strict new palm oil measures

By Louis Gore-Langton

Today the European Parliament voted to implement tough new palm oil resolutions, which if enforced would see its elimination from use in biofuels and enforce stricter regulations on production and certification throughout the continent.