Freshfel Europe asks for support for the fresh produce sector due to Belarusian embargo

Published 2022년 1월 28일

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The article highlights the impact of the Belarusian embargo, which was implemented on January 1, 2022, and has negatively affected EU fruit and vegetable exports to the country. The embargo has resulted in a significant loss for the EU, with Belarus being the second-largest destination for EU fresh produce, accounting for over 10% of EU exports. The embargo also has domino effects, causing customs delays and uncertainties in the transit of products through Belarus. The European fresh produce sector, which has seen an annual impact of nearly €3 billion from geopolitical embargoes since 2014, is urged by Freshfel Europe to seek alternative markets such as Turkey, South East Asia, and Africa. The organization also emphasizes the need for support for supply chain partners and efforts to promote the consumption of fresh produce.

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The Belarusian embargo went into effect on January 1, 2022, with consequences for the export of fruit and vegetables from the EU for possibly longer than six months. It further jeopardizes the export activities of fruit and vegetable products from the EU. The fresh produce sector is price sensitive and has few opportunities to circumvent restrictions arising from political disputes that occur beyond its control. Freshfel Europe expresses its deep concern at the difficult situation the sector is once again facing due to geopolitical issues. The organization calls for cooperation and urges policy makers to support all supply chain partners directly or indirectly affected by the embargo through intensified monitoring, direct aid, actions to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables and finally more efforts to enter new markets. Geopolitical embargoes since 2014 have an annual impact of almost €3 billion on the European fresh produce sector. Belarus EmbargoOn January 1, 2022, ...

Source: AGF