EU Commission urged to combat abusive practices in food chain

The incoming European Commission is set to face mounting pressure for stronger action to combat unfair and abusive practices in the food chain.

Copa Cogeca, the umbrella body for EU farmers and co-ops, welcomed the Commission’s recent recognition that these practices existed but it warned that a much more ambitious and stronger approach was needed.

Secretary-general Pekka Pesonen said the harmful impact of unfair practices on farmers and agri-co-operatives was all too clear.