The European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan sets important ambitions for reducing consumption by making products more renewable, reusable and recyclable – ambitions that cannot easily be achieved without taking full advantage of Europe's bioeconomy. In this paper, the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), which represents a wide variety of primary producers, processors and technology providers, [...]
Taxonomy: a step in the right direction, but only a step Under the broad umbrella of the Green Deal, we are seeing the preparation of a raft of laws and delegated acts, all giving rise to consultations that have to be responded to. The agendas of EU trade associations today are full to the brim, [...]
Sugar has been at the centre of heated debates about its impact on our health, and as such it is often targeted by EU policy initiatives. If not properly framed, these initiatives will not deliver meaningful solutions to health issues. So, what is sugar and what is its role in a balanced diet? Sugar means [...]
The sugar industry in Europe is paving the way to carbon neutrality. In this video Paul Mesters, CEFS President, explains the results the sugar industry has already achieved in reducing GHG emissions and in creating circularity in production. He looks at how the sector continues to boost its efforts whilst counting on EU decision-makers to provide [...]
With discussions picking up on the Climate Law in the European Parliament, CEFS would like to share its views on what is needed to transition further to carbon neutrality. Among others, increased investments, legal and financial support for the EU sugar industry, and policy coherence are key tools to reach that goal by 2050. The [...]
On the start of the German Presidency of the European Council, CEFS publishes the EU sugar manufacturers' contribution to the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies. Click below to understand how EU Sugar Manufacturers wish to continue on their journey towards further sustainability and competitiveness. CEFS will be a partner in discussions to contribute to constructive and [...]
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