EU tightens control on baby formula ingredient imports from China
The European Union has tightened controls on baby formula ingredient imports from China following contamination concerns.
Opinion: the risks facing the local veterinary pharmaceutical industry
The local veterinary pharmaceutical industry is vital for national health and food security, and its decline poses significant risks due to increased dependency on imports.
Stéphane Layani: "The excess of regulations has damaged our relationship with food"
Stéphane Layani warns that France's agricultural sovereignty is at risk due to excessive regulations and reliance on imports, advocating for a more diverse and profitable agricultural sector.
Free shop supermarket: which food category resists the onslaught of imports
In Argentina, certain food categories are holding strong against the influx of imported goods, particularly due to logistical challenges and local consumption habits.
Czechia has enough raw materials, but food is imported. Self-sufficiency on the plate is declining
Czechia is facing declining self-sufficiency in food production, despite having sufficient raw materials available domestically.
DEFRA update over 'duty free' UK airport traveller ban for 5 foods with £5,000 fines
The UK government has confirmed the continuation of restrictions on meat and dairy imports from EU countries, imposing potential fines of up to £5,000 for travelers who attempt to bring these items into the country.
PVD sends back thousands of lemonade bottles to Georgia
The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has returned two shipments of lemonade bottles totaling nearly 46,000 to Georgia due to inadequate temperature control during transportation.
"It is incomprehensible that 72 percent of pasta is imported"
The article discusses the dominance of Italian pasta in German supermarkets, where 86% of pasta imports come from Italy, negatively impacting local producers and farmers who blame retailers' pricing policies.
France tightens food import checks as farmers protest Mercosur deal
The French government plans to enhance checks on food imports to address farmers' concerns over competition related to the Mercosur deal, ensuring all goods meet strict local standards.
Croatia sunk into dependence on imported food: You will be shocked when you see how much we imported in the first 9 months of 2025.
The Croatian Chamber of Commerce states that reducing food imports is only feasible through increased production in primary agriculture and the food industry, highlighting the need for agricultural policies that boost production and competitiveness in response to alarming import figures.