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Exciting News from Mexico! I just learned about the monumental strides Mexico is taking to protect and promote the human right to nutritious, sufficient, and quality food. As a food law attorney specializing in regulations, this development filled me with joy, as it reflects my passion for food justice and human rights advocacy, and it deeply resonates with my ties to Mexico City, a place I'm fortunate to call my second home. Mexico's recent approval of the General Law of Adequate and Sustainable Food is a historic achievement, aligning with Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution. The law seeks to prioritize the rights to health, environmental protection, access to clean water, as well as the well-being of children in policies related to proper nutrition. It also encompasses various sections covering topics like breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, nutritional education in schools, food distribution, and strategies to minimize food loss and waste. Reflecting on my international consulting work with United Nations FAO officials in Rome, Italy, I see firsthand how Mexico's new law supports the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, advancing the global agenda for better production, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. The collaboration between Mexico's Parliament and organizations like FAO underscores the power of partnerships in addressing food security and nutrition. It's inspiring to witness such meaningful legislative action, particularly in a place so close to my heart. At Pharmavite, I'm proud to contribute to this conversation by supporting consumer health through dietary supplements. I applaud Mexico and all stakeholders involved in this transformative legislation. ¡Viva México! #FoodSecurity #HumanRights #Nutrition #Mexico #FAO https://lnkd.in/g254fk6f

The Belgian Competition Authority has assessed several bills seeking to regulate the agri-food sector. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/dFF869Wr Jean-Francois Bellis | Peter L'Ecluse | Valérie Lefever | Koen T'Syen | Kris Van Hove #belgiancompetitionnews #agrifood #antitrust

CEEV - Comité Vins had the honour of hosting DG AGRI representatives Pierre Bascou, Deputy Director General, and Fabien Santini, Acting Head of Unit, at our internal LEX working group. They provided valuable insights into DG AGRI’s key priorities that directly impact our sector. Here's a summary:   - Maintain the market orientation of the CAP, has established since the early 90s. - Strengthen the position and bargaining power of farmers in the food chain, by addressing imbalances of power and supporting weaker operators. - Improve market transparency and encourage stakeholder participation. - Promote mediation mechanisms and empower Producers Organisations (POs) with more CAP funding and negotiation capacity. - Organize an annual forum to exchange best practices in the food chain within the CAP context. - Launch of EU Agri-Food Chain Observatory   ⏳ Key Timelines: 📅 Summer 2025: Proposal for the future CAP (CMO)   We are excited about the progress and collaboration on these crucial initiatives.   #WineSector #Agriculture #Sustainability #Farmers #CAP #EUTP #DGAGRI #FoodChain #MarketTransparency ACIBEV - Associação de Vinhos e Espirituosas de Portugal Federación Española del Vino (FEV) Unione Italiana Vini - UIV Federvini Verband Deutscher Sektkellereien e.V. Vinum Et Spiritus Fédération Française des Vins d'Apéritif

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"Denmark must produce more food for people – rather than feed for animals." 📣🌱 We are proud co-senders of this message published in the Danish newspapers this week. Together with over 50 other players from the food industry, environmental organisations and the business community, we are calling on the Danish 🇩🇰government to prioritise a plant-based transition of Danish agriculture to ensure clean marine environments, more nature and a lower climate footprint. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, at least 4 billion people must eat greener in order to achieve our climate goals. With numerous talented companies in plant-based food development and a growing market for plant-based foods worldwide, Denmark has an opportunity to take the lead. But it requires political action and investment in the solutions of the future – now! 🌏💪🌱 Thank you to Dansk Vegetarisk Forening (DVF) - Vegetarian Society of Denmark and all co-senders of this important initiative. ♻️ Every Grain Counts #dkpol #plantbased #plantebaseret #futureoffood Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Kjell Redecker Moe Brandi Michael Forster Sepher Bashari Charlotte Petersson

Amidst a continent-wide wave of discontent, Spanish farmers have joined their European counterparts in protest. 🌾 Asaja, COAG, and UPA are hitting the streets, demanding changes in regional agricultural regulations and solutions to soaring field prices. 👊 Protests have already started in regions like Extremadura and Zamora, with a focus on halting EU agreements like Mercosur and stopping imports that don't comply with EU internal regulations, highlighting unfair competition. 💡 Furthermore, they're calling for amendments to the Agri-Food Chain Law to ensure prices cover production costs. 🇫🇷 In France, the situation is equally tense. Farmers are blocking roads in protest against the influx of agricultural products from Spain and Italy, demanding a shift in European policy. 🇩🇪 In Germany, farmers are facing cuts in fuel subsidies, leading to strikes and blockades. 🌍 These protests reflect growing frustration in the agricultural sector and underscore the urgent need to revisit policies directly impacting European agriculture. 🤝 What steps need to be taken to ensure a fair and sustainable future for European farmers? #Agriculture #FarmersProtest #AgriPolicy #Mercosur #AgriFoodChain https://lnkd.in/d3Ke7N6T

World Food Day – October 16th: "A day to raise awareness about the importance of sufficient and healthy food", is how it is defined. But if you ask us, we would add a few more adjectives: 𝒔𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 food that is produced with 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕, at a 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆, by farmers who enjoy 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 and have access to 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒊𝒍 There’s not just one challenge. Our food system is facing multiple issues, making the need for systemic change more urgent than ever. Did you know that the Flemish government has been implementing a food strategy for Flanders for the past two years? It's called 𝐆𝐨4𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝. • At Möbius, we had the privilege to facilitate the conversations with experts – the food coalition – to develop this strategy. • Today, we are still involved, coordinating the roll-out of several Flemish food deals. You can read about our full approach in this new blog: https://lnkd.in/exeCU596 It’s a highly interesting topic, to say the least Karen Van Obbergen Ward Van Belle Kim Oostvogels Kris Roels Simon Storms

In Brazil, 64 million people live with some degree of food insecurity. At the same time, 55 million tons of food are wasted in Brazil every year. Food waste exacerbates existing social inequalities and is responsible for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions – five times more than emissions from aviation. To address these challenges, the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., in partnership with Pacto Contra a Fome, hosted a luncheon to discuss the role of civil society in identifying policies and solutions that promote the transition of food systems in Brazil. Moderation: - Maria Siqueira - Pacto Contra a Fome Painelists: - David Hertz - Gastromotiva - Mariana Fragoso Casarini - Instituto Capim Santo - Rafael Tello - Ambipar - Isabel Ferreira - AYA Earth Partners /Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) Agradecimentos especiais a: Simoni Morato e Will Landers e a todos que participaram e prestigiaram o evento.

AGRI NEWS NET - LANDBOU NUUS NET - 02/05/2024 Nuus wat jy kan vertrou Food safety officials are testing ground beef samples from grocery stores for the presence of bird flu as an outbreak in dairy cows raises concerns of trade restrictions in the meat industry. Die Verenigde State het stappe begin neem om dagga te herklassifiseer as ‘n minder gevaarlike dwelm, ‘n geskiedkundige verskuiwing wat aandele in daggafirmas die hoogte laat in skiet het. Die departement van justisie se aanbeveling wettig nie ontspannings gebruik heeltemal nie, maar baan die weg vir ligter strawwe. Investment from the agrifood sector of up to USD $205 billion per year between 2025 and 2030 could achieve up to 9 gigatons of CO2 equivalent of mitigation annually by 2030, according to new reports. Ons nuus span het reeds jare gelede navraag gedoen oor die kwaliteit van ons stedelike abattoirs - As ons sien hoe lyk die munisipaliteite in die land dan kan ons verwag dat die abattoirs dalk ook nie meer so skoon en netjies is nie- South Africa’s business leaders are cautiously optimistic about potential growth prospects over the next 12 months, even as they confront a range of challenges and uncertainties. This and much more coming up today on www.agrinewsnet.co.za - Always on time- Independent media #landbou #agriculture #farming

🌾 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂 Just recently witnessed the passionate rally by La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera and the Asociación Valenciana de Agricultores (AVA-Asaja) in Valencia. Their mission? To voice concerns against the EU's commercial agreements with third countries, which they believe perpetuates an unfair playing field for European agricultural imports. It was both striking and alarming to hear about the challenges facing the Valencian agricultural sector due to these agreements. While the initial rally faced obstructions, both AVA-Asaja and La Unió leaders, Cristóbal Aguado & Carles Peris, stood strong in their criticism, emphasizing the loss of rights to movement and freedom of expression for Valencian farmers. The overarching message was clear - European imports must be held to the same standards as domestic products, ensuring the safety and quality of the food reaching our consumers. From demanding stricter regulations on third-country imports to proposing the implementation of safeguard clauses for certain products like rice, the rally underscored the need for unity in addressing these issues. It's impressive to see the agricultural sector rallying with such fervor and purpose, reminding us all of the importance of sustainable, fair, and safe agricultural practices. I'll be keeping a keen eye on the subsequent actions by La Unió and AVA-Asaja, especially with hints of an even larger demonstration on the horizon. #ValenciaAgriculture #FairTrade #EUAgreements #FarmersRights 🌱🚜🇪🇸 https://lnkd.in/dv8HFThg