PFP statement on plenary EP vote on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive | 2023
Brussels, 12 July 2023 • Ref. 23PFP Primary Food Processors (PFP) welcome the outcome of the European Parliament plenary vote on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), adopted on 11 July 2023, and consider the result to represent a balanced approach between environmental ambition and industrial competitiveness. PFP supports the objectives of the […]
PFP Statement: New Genomic Techniques proposal a first step towards workable EU regulatory framework | 2023
Brussels, 7 July 2023 Primary Food Processors (PFP) welcome the European Commission’s proposal for a new Regulation on plants produced through New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), describing it as an important first step towards a workable, science based and internationally coherent regulatory framework for the European Union. The proposal, published on 5 July 2023, recognises the […]
PFP Statement: PFP acknowledge final adoption of the future ETS and flag remaining concerns | 2023
Brussels, 28 April 2023 • Ref. 23PFP012 Primary Food Processors (PFP) acknowledge the formal adoption of the revised Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive by EU Member States and reaffirm their commitment to supporting industrial decarbonisation across Europe’s food processing sector. At the same time, the organisation warns that the revised framework introduces significant competitiveness and […]
Press Release: Statement on EU Council’s general approach to the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive
Brussels, 20 March 2023 The Primary Food Processors (PFP) association welcomes the general approach adopted by the Council regarding the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), reached during the Environmental Council meeting on 16 March 2023. PFP considers the compromise agreement relatively balanced. In particular, the organisation welcomes the Council’s decision not to support […]
Press Release: Statement on EU Council’s general approach to the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive | 2023
Brussels, 20 March 2023 • Ref. 23PFP006 The Primary Food Processors (PFP) association welcomes the general approach adopted by the Council regarding the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), reached during the Environmental Council meeting on 16 March 2023. PFP considers the compromise agreement relatively balanced and particularly welcomes the Council’s decision not to […]
Press Release: Primary Food Processors holds its 2022 Forum | 2022
Brussels, 8 November 2022 Primary Food Processors (PFP) held its 2022 Forum in Brussels under the theme “Rising to the Challenges of Climate Change and Energy Supplies”, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives and energy experts to discuss the growing pressures facing Europe’s food processing industries. The discussions focused on the impact of climate change, energy […]
Joint Press Statement: EU must recognise agri-food producers as a priority in new emergency intervention | 2022
Brussels, 29 September 2022 Copa Cogeca, Primary Food Processors (PFP) and FoodDrinkEurope jointly called on EU Member States to recognise the agri food supply chain as a strategic priority during emergency energy interventions designed to address Europe’s escalating energy crisis. Ahead of the meeting of EU Energy Ministers, the organisations warned that unprecedented increases in […]
PFP Statement on European Parliament Vote on the Revision of RED | 2022
Brussels, 20 September 2022 Primary Food Processors (PFP) took note of the European Parliament’s position on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), adopted on 14 September 2022, and reiterated the importance of facilitating the use of biomass residues and wastes as part of the sector’s decarbonisation strategy. The organisation emphasises that primary food […]
PFP answers to the consultation of the European Commission on the proposal for a Sustainable Use of Pesticides | 2022
Brussels, September 2022 Primary Food Processors (PFP) submitted its position on the proposed Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products (SUR), supporting efforts to reduce pesticide risks and promote safer alternatives while emphasising the need to maintain food security, agricultural productivity and the competitiveness of Europe’s agri food sector. The organisation supports the […]
Joint Press Release: Alarm bells ringing for EU agri-food sector as energy crisis bites | 2022
Brussels, 8 September 2022 Copa Cogeca, Primary Food Processors (PFP) and FoodDrinkEurope jointly warned that rapidly rising energy prices and extreme weather events were creating unprecedented pressure on Europe’s agri food sector and threatening the continuity of food production across the European Union. Ahead of the Extraordinary Energy Council meeting and the European Commission President’s […]