Understanding EU regulatory changes with AGRINFO
- 28/08/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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Understanding EU regulatory changes with AGRINFO The AGRINFO programme was set up to help the EU’s partner countries (listed as low-income, lower-middle income and upper-middle-income economies in the Development Assistance Committee List of ODA Recipients of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)), understand and anticipate the impact of changing EU regulations on their agri-food exports to the European market. In practice, AGRINFO provides EU trading partners with clear summaries of the “what, why and when” of recent… +INDIA: Evolution and impact of EU regulation on the agenda at meeting with Indian exporters
- 01/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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INDIA: Evolution and impact of EU regulation on the agenda at meeting with Indian exporters. Upcoming EU regulations and their implications for Indian Food & Agri Exports were the primary focus of a workshop organised in Antwerp on June 20 by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations with the support of the Belgian Embassy and COLEAD through its Agrinfo programme. The workshop was part of a series of meetings between Indian, Belgian and Dutch food businesses seeking to expand… +COLEAD attends ARSO General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria
- 27/06/2024
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COLEAD attends ARSO General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria. From 19 to 21 June, COLEAD through the FFM+ and AGRINFO programmes, participated in the 30th ARSO (African Organisation for Standardisation) General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century – Building a Quality Culture – One Market – One Standard”. The event provided a platform for ARSO members and stakeholders to discuss strategies for effective partnerships in ensuring quality infrastructure in Africa. COLEAD… +Improving access to finance for agripreneurs – upcoming webinars on plaftorms listing sources of finance (18 June and 2 July)
- 10/06/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Improving access to finance for agripreneurs – upcoming webinars on plaftorms listing sources of finance (18 June and 2 July) COLEAD’s approach on access to finance aims to improve the ability of agripreneurs to effectively navigate the financial ecosystem. Through its global Fit for Market Plus (FFM+) programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), COLEAD supports partner beneficiaries to build their capacity in this area by offering training, technical… +Participating in consultations on changes to EU agri-food and fisheries legislation: feedback from the webinars held on 28 and 30 May 2024
- 10/06/2024
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Participating in consultations on changes to EU agri-food and fisheries legislation: feedback from the webinars held on 28 and 30 May 2024 As part of the FFM+ and AGRINFO programmes, COLEAD, through its Regulations & Standards and Technical Assistance departments, organised an informative webinar on the procedures for monitoring and participating in consultations on future changes to the European Union’s agri-food and fisheries regulations. The webinar, which attracted a total of 273 participants (mainly from BMOs and Competent authorities… +Philippines–EU fisheries trade: EU market access today and tomorrow
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Philippines–EU fisheries trade: EU market access today and tomorrow On 19 March a timely webinar for the Philippines fish and seafood sector was held just as trade negotiations resumed between the Philippines and the European Union. The webinar, organised by the AGRINFO programme along with the Philippine Embassy in Brussels and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), focused on the the world’s biggest single market for fish and fishery products – the EU market. Pablito Mendoza, Deputy… +Informing, raising awareness and inspiring agripreneurs: a seminar on market access in the Caribbean
- 22/02/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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The way in which products are sold and marketed can have a considerable impact on the growth and sustainable development of a business. To penetrate a regional or international market, producers have to compete with producers from all over the world. What’s more, when exporting, certain legal and commercial requirements mean higher operating costs. Hence the need to adopt a diversified market strategy based on an understanding and specific positioning on local, regional and international markets. Through its programmes, COLEAD… +First Feedback from Fruit Logistica 2024: Sustainable Agriculture for All!
- 14/02/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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As Fruit Logistica 2024 has just concluded, COLEAD reflects on some of the fair’s highlights, considering its mission to serve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its programmes, funded by donors such the EU, OACPS, AFD, ENABEL, and STDF. COLEAD was present as an exhibitor through its FFM+, NExT Kenya, and AGRINFO programmes, facilitating numerous meetings with existing and potential partner beneficiaries. Among these operational and useful appointments, some particularly resonated with the association’s vision and mission. The Importance of… +AGRINFO–South Africa Webinar on EU agri-food regulations
- 06/02/2024
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COLEAD’s AGRINFO programme collaborated with the South African Embassy in Brussels and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to host an informative webinar on “Supporting your monitoring of & compliance with EU law”. The event on 24 January, which focused on the EU-funded agrinfo.eu website and pesticide-related EU legislation, saw participation from over 40 competent authorities, regulatory affairs, and agri-food associations in South Africa. Morag Webb and Chris Downes of COLEAD emphasised the critical role of AGRINFO in offering… +News from Sri Lanka: AGRINFO Webinar Highlights and Insights
- 06/02/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
On 23 January COLEAD’s AGRINFO programme held an introductory webinar for stakeholders and competent authorities in Sri Lanka. The webinar was organised and hosted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The event brought together over 90 participants from diverse sectors including tea, coconut, spices, organic production, and packaging. Keynote Speakers & Insights: Dr Kingsley Bernard, CEO of EDB, extended a warm welcome to all attendees. Morag Webb and Chris Downes of COLEAD demonstrated the EU-funded agrinfo.eu website and… +