• Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain :  annual survey

    • 29/10/2024
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    Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain :  annual survey   Since the adoption of Directive 2019/633 on Unfair Trading Practices (UTP), the Commission has carried out four annual surveys of food chain operators’ experiences regarding UTP. The main findings of these earlier surveys are: 75% of respondents to the survey have experienced at least one UTP, with 11% experiencing more than five UTP UTPs were most frequently experienced in the context of sales to wholesalers… +
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  • OECD-COLEAD cooperation on marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables

    • 29/10/2024
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    OECD-COLEAD cooperation on marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables   COLEAD continues to strengthen its collaboration with international partners, as demonstrated by its active participation in the recent OECD training session held in Mojmirovce, Slovakia from 17-19 September 2024. This event, organised under the OECD Scheme for the Application of Marketing Standards for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, focuses on harmonising quality control practices in the sector, a critical aspect of ensuring fair and transparent trade in global markets. The OECD… +
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  • Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact

    • 29/10/2024
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    Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact   COLEAD’s recent mission to Ethiopia under FFM+ made significant progress in addressing key challenges and opportunities in the Ethiopian horticulture sector. With a focus on improving sustainability, business linkages and regulatory compliance, the mission was an important step in preparing the ground for additional support from 2025 onwards. Priority areas identified During the mission, COLEAD identified several priority areas that will shape its future interventions in Ethiopia. These include : Capacity building for… +
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  • Flashback 2005 : “Training Knowledge without bounds”

    • 29/10/2024
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    Flashback 2005 : “Training Knowledge without bounds”   Source PIP Magazine n°8, November 2005 “Training is one of the main priorities of PIP in its capacity-building actions for companies and for the ACP horticultural network as a whole. To date, more than 700 people have participated in collective and in-company training sessions organised by the PIP Training Unit, and 130 consultants in several countries have received a training of trainers . “Knowledge should know no bounds,” declares Edward Ngenga, casting… +
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  • Strengthening university-business partnerships in Africa to scale up capacity building for innovation

    • 29/10/2024
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    Strengthening university-business partnerships in Africa to scale up capacity building for innovation    The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), established in 2004, is a consortium of 170 universities from 40 African countries. Its secretariat is based at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. RUFORUM supports the African Union in the implementation of the African Union Strategy on Science, Technology and Innovation. Learn more: https://www.ruforum.org/ The collaboration between DeSIRA LIFT Area 2, implemented by COLEAD in partnership with the… +
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  • AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries

    • 29/10/2024
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    AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries   As part of COLEAD’s efforts to strengthen the agri-food sectors in low- and middle-income countries, the AGRINFO programme, funded by the European Union, has been organising a series of webinars to provide stakeholders with critical information on evolving EU regulations and standards. These webinars are essential tools for helping partner countries navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure their agricultural exports remain competitive in EU markets. The AGRINFO… +
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  • DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER! Malawi-EU Investment Forum – 26-28 November 2024 – Lilongwe & Online

    • 29/10/2024
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    DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER! Malawi-EU Investment Forum – 26-28 November 2024 – Lilongwe & Online   Closing of the registration: 20th November 2024   The objective of the Malawi-EU Investment Forum (MEIF) is to mobilise sustainable investment in Malawi while enhancing Malawi-EU trade. The main goal is to showcase the economic opportunities and sustainable investment potential that exist in Malawi, fostering a dynamic environment conducive to mutual growth and collaboration. The forum will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi, from … +
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  • Colombia: 100 private sector representatives mobilised to better understand EU regulatory changes

    • 27/09/2024
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    Colombia: 100 private sector representatives mobilised to better understand EU regulatory changes   On 24 September, COLEAD, in collaboration with PROCOLOMBIA, a government agency linked to the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism, presented the AGRINFO programme to around 100 participants from the Colombian agrifood sector. These representatives of exporting companies in the agricultural sector were given full details of this EU-funded programme, which provides partner beneficiaries with continuously updated information on EU regulatory changes affecting the agricultural sector… +
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  • Yvonne Otieno inspires us and you?

    • 27/09/2024
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    Yvonne Otieno inspires us and you?   Yvonne Otieno, the dynamic CEO of Miyonga Fresh Greens ENT, has dedicated her career to reducing food waste and empowering smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural practices. With a background as a journalist, Yvonne transitioned her communication skills into driving social change, accumulating over 16 years of experience in international development and community empowerment. Miyonga Fresh Greens ENT, established in 2015, emerged from Yvonne’s vision to address two pressing issues: the significant waste of… +
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  • Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu inspires us and you?

    • 27/09/2024
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    Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu inspires us and you?   Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, is Founder & Executive Director of ColdHubs Limited, in Nigeria. He’s a member of the Agrinnovators.org platform. ColdHubs Limited is a company that brings disruptive innovations to local communities and smallholder farmers. ColdHubs are solar-powered walk-in coolers for 24/7 cold storage of perishable food, extending the shelf life of fruit and vegetables from two to 21 days. Community users and smallholder farmers can store food in the cold room for a… +
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