
MEPs urge the EU Commission to put forward proposals against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain, so as to ensure fair earnings for farmers and a wide choice for consumers, in a resolution voted on 7 July in Plenary. The aim should be to ensure fair and transparent trade relations among food producers, suppliers and distributors. Fair trading should in turn help to prevent overproduction and food waste.
Further information
Press release: Parliament calls for EU action to help farmers fight unfair trading practices
Procedure file
Press release: Parliament calls for EU action to help farmers fight unfair trading practices
Procedure file
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