ICMSA seeks less conversation, more action on retail issues

Proposals by an EU task-force on how to improve the positions of farmers in the food supply chain have met with mixed responses from agri-food stakeholders.

Copa & Cogeca, the umbrella body for the main national farmer unions in EU member states, welcomed the proposal to introduce framework laws to curb unfair retail practices.

However, the ICMSA says an EU move to impose a mandatory minimum price for milk, beef and other commodities would be a more effective way to support suppliers.