Andrea Tolu
Recent Articles
The Anti-Cultivated Meat Coalition in the EU
Cultivated meat has been welcomed as a revolutionary way to produce proteins without having a negative impact on the environment, but in the EU, a vocal opposition is forming.
Inside the Ukrainian Grain Dispute
In September 2023, three EU countries, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary, banned the import of grains and other agrifood products from Ukraine to protect internal markets.
Warning Labels on Alcohol Are Causing a Rift in the EU
The Irish government became the European alcohol industry’s worst enemy at the end of 2022 when it adopted a law to include health warnings on alcohol labels.
The Never-Ending Dispute Around Growth Enhancers
International food writer Andrea Tolu writes about the international standoff concerning Zilpaterol.
Food Safety During Times of Crisis
Food relief missions in conflict areas by organizations such as World Central Kitchen, the World Food Programme and Food for All face great logistic and safety challenges. Here’s how two very different types of operations minimize risk.
Front-of-Package Labeling Coming to EU
The bloc hopes the new labeling will help tackle childhood obesity and reduce the burden of diet-related illnesses.
Farm to Fork Differences for EU and U.S.
The quiet clash over EU’s Farm to Fork strategy could have implications for trade between the U.S. and Europe.
The Reasons Behind the EU’s New Import Rules for Dairy
Knowing the why and how of the EU’s new import rules for dairy will help U.S. producers prepare.
Why the Pandemic Was ‘The Perfect Storm’ for Food Fraud
Pandemic lockdowns opened the door for the bad guys. Now, the fight against food fraud should be a collective effort between businesses and consumers.
What Brexit Means for U.S. Food Businesses
The United Kingdom’s exit gives companies here a chance to have more visibility in the country’s market.
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