The European Union's revised stance on environmental policies, emphasizing 'reduce, reuse, recycle,' is facing criticism from Egypt's fruit and vegetable sector. Industry representatives argue that these regulations could severely harm their operations, disproportionately targeting their sector. They contend these measures could escalate food waste, limit access to nutritious produce for consumers, and have negligible effects on enhancing recycling efforts.
Red Sea crisis leads Egyptian citrus exporters to new markets
Concurrently, the situation in the Red Sea is compelling Egyptian citrus exporters to seek alternative markets. Historically reliant on Asia, the region's instability has obstructed traditional trade routes. This has led to an increased focus on markets in Brazil and Canada. According to the export manager of Fruit.Farm, despite these challenges, the current season has yielded a high-quality crop with better size and volume than the previous year, attributed to favorable weather conditions.
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