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Subject
The organic sector in the EU.
Significance
UK consumption of organic foods is recovering from sharp reductions experienced during the 2008-09 economic crisis. Across the EU as a whole, consumption was less affected by the downturn, but organic farmers across the bloc face high costs and sometimes aggressive supermarket buying policies. As a result, imports are rising to meet growing demand, raising concerns about labelling and quality controls.
Impacts
Biogas subsidies could continue to put especial pressure on costs for organic producers in Germany.
The German government is likely to pursue measures to help the organic sector, amid producer complaints.
European Parliament consideration of the amended organic regulation looks set to be contentious.
Keywords:
EU,
EUR,
Germany,
United Kingdom,
economy,
industry,
agriculture,
food,
foreign trade,
regulation
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2015
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