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EU: Commission Withdraws Green Claims Proposal
On June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its intention to withdraw its Green Claims proposal, as reported by Euronews. This surprise decision marks the latest withdrawal of a major Green

Türkiye-Georgia: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update
The hazelnuts round table at the INC Congress in Mallorca featured interesting updates on efforts in Türkiye and Georgia to mitigate the threat of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).

USA: Researchers Generate Comprehensive Pistachio Genome Sequence
Researchers from the University of California, Davis have generated the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio ever published. The findings from their study could allow plant breeders to create better and

EU: Parliament Votes to Delay Application of Due Diligence and Sustainability Reporting Rules.
On April 3, 2025, the European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for new EU laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements. The Parliament’s vote comes after the Council approved its negotiating

Spain: New Food Waste Prevention Law
Spain has passed a new law on food waste prevention. Effective as of April 1, 2025, the law aims to reduce food waste through mandatory measures across the food supply chain.

UK: Government Launches National Action Plan on Pesticides
On March 21, 2025, the United Kingdom announced a new National Action Plan on Pesticides. The plan envisages a future of more sustainable pesticide use, while boosting food production in