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Unfair Trading Practices

Preparations underway ahead of Agri-Food Regulator's new powers

Agri-Business

17 days ago

Preparations underway ahead of Agri-Food Regulator's new powers

Regulations that will provide the Agri-Food Regulator with additional powers are set to take effect from December 31 this year.

'Fear of retaliation' remains key barrier to raising unfair trading practices

Agri-Business

17 days ago

'Fear of retaliation' remains key barrier to raising unfair trading practices

Fear of retaliation continues to deter complaints of unfair trading practices, the Agri-Food Regulator has said.

11% of agri-food suppliers report unfair trading practice - survey

Agri-Business

17 days ago

11% of agri-food suppliers report unfair trading practice - survey

One in nine agri-food suppliers have reported being subject to an unfair trading practice (UTP) according to a survey.

MEPs approve new rules on unfair trading practices for farmers

Agri-Business

5 months ago

MEPs approve new rules on unfair trading practices for farmers

The European Parliament has today (Thursday, February 12) adopted new measures to protect European...

Agri-Food Regulator launches second annual survey of suppliers

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Agri-Food Regulator launches second annual survey of suppliers

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) has opened its survey of suppliers of agri-food products into the retail and wholesale market. 

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Almost €42m in fines for unfair trading practices from 2022 to 2024

Almost €42 million in fines were issued after hundreds of cases relating to unfair trading...

Almost €42m in fines for unfair trading practices from 2022 to 2024

News

8 months ago

New EU rules promise to tackle ‘unfair trading practices’ in agri-food sector

A new EU deal which aims to "support farmers’ position in the supply chain" has been agreed by the European Council and European Parliament.

New EU rules promise to tackle ‘unfair trading practices’ in agri-food sector

Agri Politics

1 year ago

Oireachtas agri committee to hear farmer concerns on dog control

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, July 2) to...

Oireachtas agri committee to hear farmer concerns on dog control

Agri-Business

1 year ago

1-in-7 agri-food suppliers report unfair trading practices - survey

One-in-seven agri-food suppliers have reported being subject to unfair trading practices according to a survey by the Agri-Food Regulator.

1-in-7 agri-food suppliers report unfair trading practices - survey

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Court: Clare meat plant fined for not paying farmer for cattle

The Agri-Food Regulator’s first case for Unfair Trading Practices Regulations was finalised at Ennis District Court, Co. Clare.

Court: Clare meat plant fined for not paying farmer for cattle

Rural Life

2 years ago

EU farmers welcome moves on UTP enforcement and CMO

The umbrella group of EU farmers has welcomed the move by the commission to alter rules on UTPs and the CMO for agricultural products.

EU farmers welcome moves on UTP enforcement and CMO

Agri Politics

2 years ago

EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs

CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, is calling on legislators to follow through on a...

EU young farmers want commitment on UTPs

Agri-Business

2 years ago

EU Commission changes rule on agricultural aid

The European Commission has today (Tuesday, December 10) adopted an amendment of regulations for the agricultural sector.

EU Commission changes rule on agricultural aid

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Survey: Still hesitation to report Unfair Trading Practices

A survey on behalf of An Rialálaí Agraibhia reports high recognition of the body but hesitation remains to report Unfair Trading Practices

Survey: Still hesitation to report Unfair Trading Practices

Agri-Business

2 years ago

An Rialálaí Agraibhia secures first conviction for breach of UTPs

A judge has directed that the operator of a halal meat plant attend court after An Rialálaí Agraibhia secured its first UTP conviction.

An Rialálaí Agraibhia secures first conviction for breach of UTPs

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Survey on trading practices in supply chain to close this week

The Agri-Food Regulator is conducting a survey seeking the views of farmers on trading practices in the agri-food supply chain.

Survey on trading practices in supply chain to close this week

Rural Life

2 years ago

'Clear evidence' unfair trading operates in supply chain - MEP

An Irish MEP has said that there is "clear evidence" of unfair trading practices operating in the food supply chain in the EU.

'Clear evidence' unfair trading operates in supply chain - MEP

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Food regulator starts legal proceedings in alleged UTP breach

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator), has confirmed that it has commenced legal proceedings after an alleged UTP breach.

Food regulator starts legal proceedings in alleged UTP breach

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategy

The Agri-Food Regulator has published its inaugural strategy statement setting out a roadmap for the first three years of the new office.

Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategy

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food

The president of the IFA Francie Gorman has said that a ban on below-cost buying and selling of food is urgently needed.

Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Call for anonymity in reporting unfair trading practices

The EU is being called on to allow farmers to remain anonymous when reporting potential unfair trading practices.

Call for anonymity in reporting unfair trading practices

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Unfair trading practices: EU report finds farmer awareness 'too low'

Awareness among farmers and operators in the agri-food supply chain of unfair trading practices (UTPs) is "still too low".

Unfair trading practices: EU report finds farmer awareness 'too low'

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Farmers urged to share experiences with unfair trading practices

Farmers and small suppliers across the food supply chain have been urged to share their experiences with unfair trading practices in a survey.

Farmers urged to share experiences with unfair trading practices

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