Press Release: Commission proposes concrete actions to improve functioning of the food supply chain in the EU

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Series Details IP/09/1593 (28.10.09)
Publication Date 28/10/2009
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On 28 October 2009 the Commission agreed a Communication that aims to improve the functioning of the food supply chain in Europe. The recent sharp decline in agricultural commodity prices alongside persistently high consumer food prices has raised concerns on the efficiency of this crucial sector of the European economy. Improving commercial relationships between actors of the chain will be a significant step towards a more efficient food supply chain ultimately benefitting all actors of the chain and consumers alike.

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European Commission: MEMO/09/483: A better functioning food supply chain in Europe http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/09/483&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
EurActiv, 29.10.09: Commission takes aim at retailers in food supply probe http://www.euractiv.com/cap/commission-takes-aim-retailers-f-news-222797

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