European Association
of Sugar Manufacturers

European Association
of Sugar Manufacturers

24 06, 2019

CEFS ROUNDTABLE HIGHLIGHTS VITAL ROLE OF SUGAR PRODUCTION TO EU RURAL AREAS

By |2019-06-24T08:51:44+00:00June 24th, 2019|

The EU sugar sector is a vital and innovative sector, but obstacles remain to the development of new outlets for sugar beet. That was the key takeaway from the CEFS roundtable discussion that took place on 21 June in Berlin on the occasion of the annual CEFS congress. The discussion brought together CEFS President and [...]

5 06, 2019

VACANCY: TRADE & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

By |2019-06-05T07:35:34+00:00June 5th, 2019|

CEFS is recruiting a Trade & Economic Affairs Officer for a full-time position in its Competitiveness/Sustainability Department. Download the job posting here.

5 06, 2019

VACANCY: TRADE & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

By |2019-06-05T07:35:34+00:00June 5th, 2019|

CEFS is recruiting a Trade & Economic Affairs Officer for a full-time position in its Competitiveness/Sustainability Department. Download the job posting here.

4 06, 2019

BIC and fifteen organisations set out joint Vision for Europe’s bioeconomy future – a circular bio-society

By |2019-06-04T13:54:07+00:00June 4th, 2019|

This Vision will establish a sustainable and competitive bio-based industry in the EU enabling a circular bio-society by 2050. In this circular bio-society, informed citizens choose a sustainable way of life, supporting an economy that couples economic growth with societal well-being and respect for the environment. The Vision focuses on four key drivers: Foster food [...]

14 05, 2019

Mercosur and “Trade for all”: hollow words for the EU beet sugar sector?

By |2019-05-14T08:10:17+00:00May 14th, 2019|

“Trade for all” The EU’s trade policy must work for everyone: defensive as well as offensive sectors, agriculture as well as industry. Regrettably, the EU beet sugar sector has been neglected by trade policy in recent years, and used as a bargaining chip in negotiations. Over the past five years bilateral access to the [...]

24 04, 2019

Open Letter to Member States on the EU Court Ruling on Mutagenesis

By |2019-04-24T07:57:19+00:00April 24th, 2019|

22 European organisations reiterate concern about the ECJ ruling on mutagenesis breeding & call upon Member States and the European Commission to initiate a legislative change that provides innovation-friendly rules. Download the .pdf here.