Nathalie Lecocq
@nathalieeu.bsky.social
European, interested in EU agro-food and sustainability related topics/policies. Passionate about food. Active in Brussels and working with FEDIOL. Posts are my own.
Meeting in Berlin hosted by @ovidverband.bsky.social 🙏🏼 with colleagues from @fediol.bsky.social member associations to discuss topics key for the #oils and #meals industry, such as geopolitics and trade, EU #oilseeds production, #EUDR implementation, and contaminants regulations.
May 23, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Meeting in Berlin hosted by @ovidverband.bsky.social 🙏🏼 with colleagues from @fediol.bsky.social member associations to discuss topics key for the #oils and #meals industry, such as geopolitics and trade, EU #oilseeds production, #EUDR implementation, and contaminants regulations.
The revised Nutriscore system in France finally validated by the Minister. Companies making use of it will have two years to adapt the labelling of their products. The algorithm changes also the assessment of certain #vegetableoils
Le nouveau Nutri-Score validé, après des dissensions au sein du gouvernement
Le nouveau Nutri-Score validé, après des dissensions au sein du gouvernement
Le nouveau Nutri-Score a été validé vendredi en dépit de dissensions gouvernementales, au nom de la lutte contre le surpoids et l’obésité.
www.lemonde.fr
March 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The revised Nutriscore system in France finally validated by the Minister. Companies making use of it will have two years to adapt the labelling of their products. The algorithm changes also the assessment of certain #vegetableoils
Intense discussions on #EUDR implementation today at Multi stakeholder platform on forests - Too little time for going into details - Stressed need for clearer guidance on legality requirements and on enforcement practice to lift liability risks of operators @fediol.bsky.social @coceral.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Intense discussions on #EUDR implementation today at Multi stakeholder platform on forests - Too little time for going into details - Stressed need for clearer guidance on legality requirements and on enforcement practice to lift liability risks of operators @fediol.bsky.social @coceral.bsky.social
Workshop on the #CodeOfConduct for responsible business practices: to support the #sustainabletransition in the #agri-food chain, more SME engagement, better focus on key priorities and collaborative effort are needed; share #bestpractice; adapt to different business realities.
February 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Workshop on the #CodeOfConduct for responsible business practices: to support the #sustainabletransition in the #agri-food chain, more SME engagement, better focus on key priorities and collaborative effort are needed; share #bestpractice; adapt to different business realities.
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Things you always wanted to know about the EU-US trade & investment relationship, about “reciprocal” tariffs, whether VAT is a tariff (spoiler alert: no) - have a look👇
Things you always wanted to know about the EU-US trade & investment relationship, about “reciprocal” tariffs, whether VAT is a tariff (spoiler alert: no) - have a look👇
Questions and Answers on the US reciprocal tariff policy
What is the current value of EU-US trade and investment?
Total bilateral trade in goods reached €851 billion in 2023. The EU exported €503 billion of goods to the US market, while importing €347 bill
europa.eu
February 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Things you always wanted to know about the EU-US trade & investment relationship, about “reciprocal” tariffs, whether VAT is a tariff (spoiler alert: no) - have a look👇
Things you always wanted to know about the EU-US trade & investment relationship, about “reciprocal” tariffs, whether VAT is a tariff (spoiler alert: no) - have a look👇
Reposted by Nathalie Lecocq
Over the past two days, we joined experts from across the EU to develop protocols for emergency authorisations of insecticides and acaricides.
We discussed how to tackle the challenges of pest control while reducing harmful #PlantProtection products and promoting sustainability.
We discussed how to tackle the challenges of pest control while reducing harmful #PlantProtection products and promoting sustainability.
February 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Over the past two days, we joined experts from across the EU to develop protocols for emergency authorisations of insecticides and acaricides.
We discussed how to tackle the challenges of pest control while reducing harmful #PlantProtection products and promoting sustainability.
We discussed how to tackle the challenges of pest control while reducing harmful #PlantProtection products and promoting sustainability.
How to ensure agrifood industrial transformation, is the topic of the roundtable by @iddri.bsky.social and @delorseurope.bsky.social and hosted today by @pcanfin.bsky.social
It is a about encompassing the whole value chain in this transformation #depolarisedebate @fediol.bsky.social
It is a about encompassing the whole value chain in this transformation #depolarisedebate @fediol.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
How to ensure agrifood industrial transformation, is the topic of the roundtable by @iddri.bsky.social and @delorseurope.bsky.social and hosted today by @pcanfin.bsky.social
It is a about encompassing the whole value chain in this transformation #depolarisedebate @fediol.bsky.social
It is a about encompassing the whole value chain in this transformation #depolarisedebate @fediol.bsky.social
Discussing the limited farmers’ toolbox to handle bugs, like the flea beetle in winter #oilseed rape, at the EP with #MEPSinger and experts in agricultural science. Time to consider how to enhance the toolbox
@eppgroup.bsky.social
@christophehansen.bsky.social
@copacogeca.bsky.social
@eppgroup.bsky.social
@christophehansen.bsky.social
@copacogeca.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Discussing the limited farmers’ toolbox to handle bugs, like the flea beetle in winter #oilseed rape, at the EP with #MEPSinger and experts in agricultural science. Time to consider how to enhance the toolbox
@eppgroup.bsky.social
@christophehansen.bsky.social
@copacogeca.bsky.social
@eppgroup.bsky.social
@christophehansen.bsky.social
@copacogeca.bsky.social
Diving into socioeconomics of biofuels with 🇵🇱 Biofuels Coalition, @eppgroup.bsky.social’ MEP Hetman & #CopaCogeca - Certified #sustainablebiofuels are important for farmers’ income & jobs in rural areas. They allow crop diversification, increase EU produced protein, improve environmental performance
January 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Diving into socioeconomics of biofuels with 🇵🇱 Biofuels Coalition, @eppgroup.bsky.social’ MEP Hetman & #CopaCogeca - Certified #sustainablebiofuels are important for farmers’ income & jobs in rural areas. They allow crop diversification, increase EU produced protein, improve environmental performance
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Nationality versus ideology: The impact of the Mercosur deal on farmers has exposed sharp divisions within political groups in the European Parliament. The split is evident even in traditionally pro-trade groups @eppgroup.bsky.social and @reneweurope.bsky.social.
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
Nationality to take over ideology in MEP debate on Mercosur
The hearing is just a foretaste of a debate that will rage in the European Parliament over the coming weeks and months.
www.euractiv.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Nationality versus ideology: The impact of the Mercosur deal on farmers has exposed sharp divisions within political groups in the European Parliament. The split is evident even in traditionally pro-trade groups @eppgroup.bsky.social and @reneweurope.bsky.social.
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
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There’s lot of talk about plant-based alternatives to meat - often in the name of consumers.
But what’s consumer groups’ take on these products?
Read @beuc.bsky.social's new brochure 👀👇
#VeggieBurger #PutChangeOnTheMenu
www.beuc.eu/reports/unwr...
But what’s consumer groups’ take on these products?
Read @beuc.bsky.social's new brochure 👀👇
#VeggieBurger #PutChangeOnTheMenu
www.beuc.eu/reports/unwr...
Unwrapping veggie burgers: What BEUC thinks of plant-based meat alternatives
This brochure summarises consumer organisations’ views on plant-based meat alternatives and their place in diets with more diversified protein sources.
www.beuc.eu
January 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
There’s lot of talk about plant-based alternatives to meat - often in the name of consumers.
But what’s consumer groups’ take on these products?
Read @beuc.bsky.social's new brochure 👀👇
#VeggieBurger #PutChangeOnTheMenu
www.beuc.eu/reports/unwr...
But what’s consumer groups’ take on these products?
Read @beuc.bsky.social's new brochure 👀👇
#VeggieBurger #PutChangeOnTheMenu
www.beuc.eu/reports/unwr...
Best wishes for the New Year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣✨
We will not be short of challenges.
Below some of the items I may expand on: #Vision4Agriculture, #EUDR, #NGTs, #BioEconomy and more.
We will not be short of challenges.
Below some of the items I may expand on: #Vision4Agriculture, #EUDR, #NGTs, #BioEconomy and more.
January 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Best wishes for the New Year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣✨
We will not be short of challenges.
Below some of the items I may expand on: #Vision4Agriculture, #EUDR, #NGTs, #BioEconomy and more.
We will not be short of challenges.
Below some of the items I may expand on: #Vision4Agriculture, #EUDR, #NGTs, #BioEconomy and more.
The #EuropeanParliament adopted #EUDR postponement, finally lifting legal uncertainty that affected business decisions on commodity markets. We need to make the most of the 1-year delay and continue working on solutions to minimise administrative and operational complexity #deforestation
December 17, 2024 at 5:50 PM
The #EuropeanParliament adopted #EUDR postponement, finally lifting legal uncertainty that affected business decisions on commodity markets. We need to make the most of the 1-year delay and continue working on solutions to minimise administrative and operational complexity #deforestation
The Soft Commodity Forum (SCF) released its 2024 Progress Report on DCF #soy sourcing (#Cerrado), scaling landscape transformation and new partnerships for engagement (#TropicalForestAlliance #WBCSD) - The Executive Summary is worth a read -> bit.ly/4gD3Utj
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December 16, 2024 at 4:42 PM
The Soft Commodity Forum (SCF) released its 2024 Progress Report on DCF #soy sourcing (#Cerrado), scaling landscape transformation and new partnerships for engagement (#TropicalForestAlliance #WBCSD) - The Executive Summary is worth a read -> bit.ly/4gD3Utj
Attending the 5th anniversary of the European Food Forum on behalf of Primary Food Processors - MEP Stefan Köhler giving opening address. More dialogues on food related topics upcoming in 2025
December 11, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Attending the 5th anniversary of the European Food Forum on behalf of Primary Food Processors - MEP Stefan Köhler giving opening address. More dialogues on food related topics upcoming in 2025
Attending the 5th anniversary of the European Food Forum on behalf of Primary Food Processors - MEP Stefan Köhler giving opening address. More dialogues on food related topics upcoming in 2025
December 11, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Attending the 5th anniversary of the European Food Forum on behalf of Primary Food Processors - MEP Stefan Köhler giving opening address. More dialogues on food related topics upcoming in 2025
Networking and exchanging ideas at the #EUagrifooddays about future of agriculture, farming, sustainability, competitiveness, but also the role of EU food industry, mercosur agreement and EU regulations…
December 10, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Networking and exchanging ideas at the #EUagrifooddays about future of agriculture, farming, sustainability, competitiveness, but also the role of EU food industry, mercosur agreement and EU regulations…
Glad to close this week: the #EUDR postponement is on its way ✅, the EUDR implementing regulation on the information system published in the OJ, more clarifications in the FAQs & update of the Guidance document to come and June 2025 as deadline for the #benchmarking 🌐 !
December 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Glad to close this week: the #EUDR postponement is on its way ✅, the EUDR implementing regulation on the information system published in the OJ, more clarifications in the FAQs & update of the Guidance document to come and June 2025 as deadline for the #benchmarking 🌐 !
EP ENVI Committee announces #EUDR deal to include one-year postponement until 30/12/2025 and the inclusion of “emergency break” for a further delay if the information system is not fully operational and the benchmarking not published at least six months before entry into application
December 3, 2024 at 8:12 PM
EP ENVI Committee announces #EUDR deal to include one-year postponement until 30/12/2025 and the inclusion of “emergency break” for a further delay if the information system is not fully operational and the benchmarking not published at least six months before entry into application
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Schneider drops ‘no risk’ exemption on deforestation rules, seeks EPP ministers’ support
Schneider drops ‘no risk’ exemption on deforestation rules, seeks EPP ministers’ support
“We are not insisting on creating a “zero-risk” category, as it is clear that several member states have concerns." wrote the Parliament’s lead negotiator on anti-deforestation rules.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Schneider drops ‘no risk’ exemption on deforestation rules, seeks EPP ministers’ support
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First comments from the new Agri Commissioner Christophe Hansen to @euractiv.com:
"Farmers felt that they have not been involved enough in the policymaking in the last years, notably on the Green Deal objectives (...) I want to say clearly that this will stop."
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
"Farmers felt that they have not been involved enough in the policymaking in the last years, notably on the Green Deal objectives (...) I want to say clearly that this will stop."
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
Hansen, a commissioner on the narrow path between empathy and policy
To foster dialogue, new Commissioner will announce European Board Agriculture and Food ‘in the coming days’, he told Euractiv
www.euractiv.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:39 AM
First comments from the new Agri Commissioner Christophe Hansen to @euractiv.com:
"Farmers felt that they have not been involved enough in the policymaking in the last years, notably on the Green Deal objectives (...) I want to say clearly that this will stop."
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
"Farmers felt that they have not been involved enough in the policymaking in the last years, notably on the Green Deal objectives (...) I want to say clearly that this will stop."
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
New to Bluesky, happy to engage on EU policy and topics related to #vegetableoils #agriculture, #sustainability, #climate, #foodindustry.
Today my main focus is #EUDR - Deforestation Regulation ahead of the Trilogue negotiations coming up tomorrow !
Today my main focus is #EUDR - Deforestation Regulation ahead of the Trilogue negotiations coming up tomorrow !
December 2, 2024 at 1:24 PM
New to Bluesky, happy to engage on EU policy and topics related to #vegetableoils #agriculture, #sustainability, #climate, #foodindustry.
Today my main focus is #EUDR - Deforestation Regulation ahead of the Trilogue negotiations coming up tomorrow !
Today my main focus is #EUDR - Deforestation Regulation ahead of the Trilogue negotiations coming up tomorrow !