International Sugar Journal

European Commission allocates €114 million to support cane production in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion [Full subscriber]

The European Commission approved under EU State aid rules a €114 million French aid scheme on July 29 to support sugarcane production in the French territories Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion.

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European Commission’s Sugar Market Observatory commences operations [Registered]

The European Sugar Market Observatory created by the European Commission last March started operating on 11th July.

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European Commission’s post 2020 biofuel targets threatens rural jobs [Registered]

The European Commission came under heavy criticism after proposing to phase-out conventional biofuels by 2030.
The European Commission presented its draft proposal to review the Renewable Energy Directive for the post-2020 period as part of a Clean Energy Package presented on 30 November.

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European Commission boosts investments in bioeconomy with Euros120 mln for 10 projects [Registered]

The BBI is a €3.7 billion innovative partnership that was officially launched in July 2014. Driven by a novel cross sector industry grouping, the BBI focuses on using Europe’s biomass and wastes to make high value products and bring them to market.

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