Brussels, 02/12/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 3 December, the European Commission is to adopt a communication containing a roadmap on improving the functioning of the food supply chain. This document, which was prepared by the services of European Commissioners Joaquin Almunia (Economic Affairs) and Mariann Fischer Boel (Agriculture), suggests, amongst other things, reviewing the body of rules which, in a number of countries in the EU, restrict the opening hours of food shops.
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