Brussels, 24/01/2007 (Agence Europe) - As expected, on 24 January, the European Commission adopted proposals for large-scale reform of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) for fresh and processed fruit and vegetables, to assist this sector which is under some pressure (see EUROPE 9347). It is confronted by the power of the large distribution chains, which can set the prices they want and is also facing strong competition from third country products.
The Commission proposes to make the fruit...