Browsing: Food & Drink

EU agrees farm quotas with US post-Brexit

Beef and rice (BRUSSELS) – The European Union and the United States concluded negotiations Monday to adjust the European Union’s World Trade Organization (WTO) agricultural quotas, following the UK’s withdrawal…

Brussels consults on new EU Soil Strategy

Photo by ulrichstill (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission launched Tuesday a public consultation on a new EU Soil Strategy, the last of a set of consultations on different ecosystems forming…

Green light for purer European water

Water (STRASBOURG) – A new drinking water directive, approved Tuesday by the European Parliament, will give better access to higher quality tap water, and could lower consumption of bottled water.The…

MEPs give approval for drinking water upgrade

Water reservoir (BRUSSELS) – New rules on drinking water, approved Tuesday by an EU Parliament committee, will improve the quality of tap water, cut plastic litter, and ensure that all…