Dossier
food sector
Coverage of food sector in the Nexus archive.
- INTERVIEW: EU farm chief unveils plans for €500 million farmer support package
EU farm chief Hansen announced a €500 million farmer support package and confirmed the food sector will be included in revamped public procurement rules.
- Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens
Japan is experiencing shortages of plastic bags, trays, and gloves due to a worsening naphtha shortage linked to the Middle East crisis. The food sector, which uses nearly one-third of Japan's annual plastic, is heavily impacted by rising prices and supply disruptions.