EU food industry supports principles of farm reform

THE European food industry has came out largely in support of mid-term reforms, particularly moves to open up the CAP to market forces.

The European Confederation of Food and Drink Industries (CIAA) said it condoned the principles behind the Fischler reform.

The CIAA reaffirmed its backing for further decoupling, saying it was essential for the food and drink industry to improve the competitiveness of community agriculture, while taking care to preserve the different production sectors which provide necessary supplies to processing companies.