Written Q&A to EU Commission – Citrus black spot

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer to the Commission Giovanni La Via (PPE) 11th September 2014 Subject:ย  Citrus black spot Citrus black spot is an endemic fungal disease from South Africa caused by the plant pathogen Guignardia citricarpa, which is now spreading to many European countries. This is an extremely serious matter, since it is one of … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Citrus black spot

Thank God it’s Friday! Quick news from the food world (Week 45)

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Here's my article selection of the week: EU -ย Environment Committee backs flexibility for EU countries to ban GMO crops, from European Parliament ENVI Committee: long-awaited draft plans to allow EU member states to restrict, or ban, the cultivation of crops containing genetically modified organisms on their own territory even if it is allowed at EU … Continue reading Thank God it’s Friday! Quick news from the food world (Week 45)