Freshfel Europe urges MEPs to remember Russian embargo impact
May 27 , 2021
In an open communication, Freshfel Europe urged the European Parliament to not forget the strong and ongoing impact of the now seven-year Russian embargo on the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.
The letter addressed to the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the Agriculture and the International Trade Committees asked for the continued support of fruit and vegetable operators in their efforts to diversify exports to other markets and to increase consumption in the EU market.
Formerly the main outlet for EU fresh fruit and vegetable exports, Russia s embargo in 2014 deeply impacted the industry s exporters.
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