01 Dec 2022 — Long-awaited European Commission (EC) proposals to decarbonize the food sector don’t go far enough to meet net-zero targets, and make agri-food production systems more sustainable and friendlier to the planet. This is the assertion from several F&B industry bodies criticizing the plans released yesterday, insisting that the European Parliament review the current framework; otherwise, carbon farming will not be successful.
The food and drink industry can play a crucial role in carbon removal certification and is watching Europe’s stance on what happens next very closely.
Food production from farm-to-fork represents 30% of total
