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What the EU-Mercosur deal might mean for the environment

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is headed to Paraguay this weekend to formally sign the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, amid ongoing protests by thousands of farmers across the bloc. After a qualified majority of EU leaders gave the green …

SAFE urges EU to tighten food rules on labelling and ultra-processed foods [Advocacy Lab]

Food advocacy group, SAFE, is urging the EU to tighten food rules as lawmakers prepare major decisions on labelling, NGTs, and ultra-processed foods, warning that current legislation leaves consumers exposed to misleading claims and aggressive marketing. …

Brazil, EU hail trade deal as victory for multilateralism

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday hailed a trade deal between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc as a victory for multilateralism at a time of global volatility. The pair met in Rio de Janeiro on …

Suedzucker posts 60.6% Q3 operating profit jump as fruit business offsets weak EU sugar market

GERMANY – Europe’s largest sugar producer, Suedzucker, has reported a 60.6% surge in third-quarter operating profit, driven by strong performance in its non-sugar businesses, particularly fruit, which helped offset persistent weakness in the EU sugar …

EU-Mercosur deals cover political dialogue, trade and agricultural protections

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 16, 2026 – Two agreements structure EU-Mercosur relations through a modernised and comprehensive partnership covering political dialogue and trade cooperation. The framework includes specific protections for …

European farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal

Farmers in numerous European countries continue to fiercely protest the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the South American trading bloc Mercosur. The agreement was approved by a majority of EU countries on Friday, 9 January. Most …

An impending deal between the EU and South American countries allows for preferential exports of European cars, ...

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, left, and Javier Milei, Argentina's president, during a news ...

After more than a quarter-century of debate, the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur will today sign a sweeping agreement in Asunción, creating one of the world's largest free-trade areas. Agreed in Brussels last week despite fierce …

EU young farmers support mobilisation against Mercosur trade deal

CEJA which represents young farmers across Europe is lending its support to mobilisation action planned for the European Parliament sitting in Strasbourg, France next week. On Tuesday January 20, farmers will protest in Strasbourg during the plenary …

EU-Mercosur deal may lift cargo volumes at Port of Santos

Approval of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, expected to be signed on the 17th of this month, according to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, could lead to higher cargo volumes at the Port of Santos. The increase would be driven by …

Woman-led company offers wide range of fruits and vegetables to European, UK markets, and Middle East

Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, led by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, and has become one of the pioneers in Rwanda's horticultural export sector. With its headquarters and main packing house located in Kigali, the company has …

Nordzucker, a German sugar company, expects to lose money as the market for sugar remains weak

Nordzucker, Germany's second largest sugar refiner, warned that it could suffer an operating loss due to the low EU sugar prices, which are affecting producers across the market. The unlisted company stated that it expects a loss of operating income in …

Fi Europe 2025: Beneo scales functional ingredients for weight and glucose management

We caught up with Rudy Wouters, head of the Beneo Technology Center, and Karel Thurman, Beneo’s portfolio director, to discuss how the company is aligning ingredient innovation with evolving market demands for clean label, sugar reduction, and weight and …

Sugar production in 2025-2026 MY in Ukraine to exceed 1.7 mln tonnes – expert

Sugar production in Ukraine in the 2025-2026 marketing year has already reached 1.615 million tonnes, but the sugar refining season is not over, said Yana Kavushevska, head of the board of the National Association of Sugar Producers Ukrtsukor in an …

European Parliament far-right group files no-confidence vote targeting EU-Mercosur agreement

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – Patriots for Europe group filed a motion of censure against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the EU-Mercosur trade agreement approved by EU states December 2025 threatening …

Why Drinking Sugar May Be Far Worse Than Eating Dessert

A 2025 Brigham Young University meta-analysis of more than 500,000 people found that the source of sugar — whether in drinks, desserts, or whole foods — can influence the risk of type 2 diabetes. A 2024 study from Lund University examined nearly 70,000 …

India and EU inch closer to finalising trade deal: Report

India is in the final stages of sealing a long-awaited trade agreement with the European Union, with talks likely to conclude by January 26, according to Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, reported Reuters. Speaking on Thursday, Agrawal said negotiations …

Scientists use E. COLI to make new sugar that tastes like the real thing, without the calories

Table sugar. Credit: Immo Wegmann, Unsplash Scientists have engineered the bacterium E. coli to produce tagatose, a rare sugar that tastes almost identical to table sugar but contains far fewer calories. The breakthrough could reshape the sweetener …

Europe has three options for defending Greenland

“IT IS NOT easy to think about solutions when you wake up every morning to new threats.” Such was the understated view of Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Denmark’s foreign minister, on January 14th. He and his Greenlandic counterpart had just held a testy meeting …

Trauma and Justice: Why Clinical Pathways to Behavioral and Medical Healing Matter

JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Jersey is experiencing a significant increase in the number of individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have mental health challenges, reflecting broader …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Approving Verizon–Frontier Transaction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its decision to approve Verizon Communications’ acquisition of …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Approving Verizon–Frontier Transaction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its decision to approve Verizon Communications’ acquisition …

LogiCoy to Showcase Advanced PDMP Solutions at the 2026 ASAP Annual Conference

LogiCoy to Showcase Advanced PDMP Solutions at the 2026 ASAP Annual Conference GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LogiCoy, Inc., a leader in healthcare integration and prescription monitoring technology, is proud …

Vermont Bill Establishes Statewide Task Force to Scientifically Evaluate Unidentified Aerial Activity

The bill assigns responsibility for the scientific analysis of reported aerial activity to the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies. MONTPELIER, VT, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Scientific Coalition for UAP …

House Majority Introduces Chemical Industry-Backed Bill to Weaken Federal Protections from Toxic Chemicals

Legislation would roll back EPA oversight, fast-track new chemical approvals, undermine bipartisan reforms to TSCA WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett …

National CACFP Association Celebrates 40 Years and Announces Leadership Transition

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) proudly marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of advancing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and supporting the …

CCHF Response to Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

CCHF says a “great plan” must restore the medical indemnity insurance prohibited by the ACA. ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) responded to today’s release of “The Great …

ANCA Calls for Expanded U.S. Efforts to Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Remaining Armenian POWs

Armenian advocacy groups and Congressional leaders press for action following hostage swap WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling for increased U.S. …

Space Force Association Voices Strong Support for Matt Anderson’s Nomination as NASA Deputy Administrator

SFA announces strong support for the nomination of Colonel (Ret.) Matt Anderson to serve as Deputy Administrator of NASA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) today …

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Decrease in deaths along Atlantic route ― At least 50 people died in two incidents on Atlantic ...

There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Spain but the Atlantic route remains particularly deadly. At least 50 people died in two separate incidents on the Atlantic route in the final week of 2025. There has …

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

First Nations Market Housing Fund Announces Appointment of New Chair and Vice Chair

The First Nations Market Housing Fund announces the appointment of Kathleen BlueSky as Chair and Earl Commanda as Vice Chair, effective December 2025. AKWESASNE, ON, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The First Nations Market Housing …

California Is Investing Billions in Clean Energy But Many Homes Lose Up to 30% of It Before It’s Used

Building-science data highlight duct leakage as a widespread, overlooked issue undermining energy savings in 95% of San Jose homes, according to local experts. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California …

DB Prescott’s New Novel Delivers A Chilling Political Thriller On The Collapse Of Democracy

As peaceful protest gives way to armed resistance, the novel confronts how far ordinary citizens will go when the Constitution is stripped away. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of deep political …

Top Oklahoma Executives Convene for a Candid Conversation on the Economy and Leadership

Oklahoma executives convene January 20 for HIGHBEAM, a leadership breakfast focused on the economy and supporting employees through uncertainty. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior executives from …

Northern Cincinnati Foundation Announces Board Leadership Transitions

Northern Cincinnati Foundation thanks outgoing directors Benhase and Murray and welcomes new board members Josh Rothstein and Steve Wanamaker. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Northern Cincinnati …

Florida and Ohio Momentum Reflects a Larger Shift Sparked by Texas’s American Bar Association (ABA) Break

Nelson A. Locke: The Bar-Admission Fight That Helped Put the Issue in Motion DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nelson A. Locke, a Purdue Global Law School graduate and Texas-admitted attorney who spent years …

FEDCON Sees Limitation on Stock Buybacks and Dividends by Executive Branch as Net-Positive for US

A move called Prioritizing the 'Warfighter in Defense Contracting' - is reshaping how defense decisions get made, nudging the country toward new standards TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A fresh move - called …

John Fay For Congress Announces Public Launch Backed by Over 401 Committed Volunteers

LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Fay For Congress, also known as A Better Way Campaign, formally announced its public launch today, marking the culmination of years of planning, preparation, and experience …