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European Parliament moves forward with easing EPR rules for small businesses
The European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Climate and Food Safety has approved changes to the requirements for authorized representatives applicable to micro and small enterprises under the Extended Producer Responsibility rules. EuroCommerce considers the measure a first step, but calls for a broader reform of the PPWR.
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Mastercard is preparing offline payments in Europe starting in 2027
Mastercard will introduce new offline payment requirements on its European network, with the aim of ensuring payment continuity in the event of power outages or network connection failures.
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EU Ecolabel gains trust
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that 81% of Europeans trust the lower environmental impact of certified products, six percentage points more than in 2023.
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EU simplifies environmental rules for pig and poultry farms
The new European standards for pig and poultry farms will come into effect between 2030 and 2032, depending on the size of the facilities.
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What happens to Portuguese origins when they gain an Iberian scale?
Mercadona's Iberian expansion creates opportunities for Portuguese suppliers, but demands quality, consistency, innovation, and production capacity. By 2025, the company claims to have purchased €1.500 billion worth of products from national producers and invested €140 million in Portugal. Scale can expand markets without erasing origin, provided it preserves the identity, traceability, competitiveness, and characteristics of the products.
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EU strengthens surplus in high-tech trade
European exports of high-tech products will exceed imports by €32,4 billion in 2025.
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Grande Consumo debate “Consumption in the Age of Unpredictability” on November 4th
The Conference Grande Consumo The 2026 event will take place on November 4th at Taguspark, under the theme "Consumption in the Age of Unpredictability". The meeting will bring together leaders from industry, retail and technology.
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TouchPoint Consulting holds the 14th edition of the "ABC of Category Management"
TouchPoint Consulting will hold the 14th edition of its in-person course "ABC of Category Management" on October 20th and 21st in Lisbon. The training returns with updated content and a new approach to augmented intelligence, in a context marked by the growth of AI and Generative AI in retail.
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“Age Isn’t Shown” announces program with ASAE, PSP, ICAD and Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs
The conference “Age Isn’t Shown”, promoted by Grande ConsumoThe meeting will take place on October 13th in Lisbon, with representatives from ICAD, ASAE, PSP, AHRESP, and Tabaqueira. The discussion will focus on child protection and responsible sales, moderated by Diana Duarte and concluded by Jorge Seguro Sanches, Director-General of Consumer Affairs.
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