Supply Chain

Euro Zone Trade Surplus Surges, But Less Than Expected, In April

The euro zone's unadjusted trade surplus was almost five times higher in April than a year earlier, mainly thanks to a strong rebound in exports of machine...

Irish Whiskey And Dairy Sectors Call For Urgent Change To EU Trade Policy

The Irish Whiskey Association, Dairy Industry Ireland and the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland said it will today, 14 June, make a joint presentation to...

Europe's Barley In Good Shape As Harvest Timing Assessed

Warm weather and showers since last month have put Europe on course for good barley yields this summer, with the timing of the harvest a key issue as crops...

Global Food Import Costs To Surge 12% To Record This Year: FAO

Global food import costs are expected to rise 12% in 2021 to a record due to surging commodity prices and robust demand during the COVID-19 crisis, the Uni...

Shell To Deepen Emission Cuts Following Court Ruling, CEO Says

Royal Dutch Shell will seek ways to accelerate its energy transition strategy and deepen carbon emission cuts following a landmark Dutch court ruling last...

Beyond Sausages, Why Are EU, UK Arguing Over Northern Ireland?

David Frost, the UK's minister in charge of ties with the European Union, and Maros Sefkovic, vice head of the European Commission, meet on Wednesday to tr...

Britain And Australia Announce Free Trade Deal, Johnson Hails 'New Dawn'

Britain and Australia announced a trade deal on Tuesday that will eliminate tariffs and red tape, hailed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

Macron Says, It Is Time To End Rows Over Sausages

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France respects Britain's sovereignty but it is time to end rows over sausages and focus on more serious issu...