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When it comes to food, the EU considers safety a top priority. The slogan ‘From farm to fork’ describes how the whole supply chain is responsible for guaranteeing food safety. For the first link in the food chain, the growers of food products, this concept mainly translates into quality demands and efforts aimed at keeping contaminants and pesticide residues at acceptable levels. In addition to complying with the legal requirements, many companies have joined independent sustainability initiatives or set up their own, stricter environmental and social standards. All of these requirements and preferences together are usually referred to as ‘buyer requirements’ or ‘market access requirements’. Here’s an overview.
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Ethiopian horticultural organisations

Ethiopia Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association
The Ethiopia Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA) was established in 2002 to facilitate the private sector horticultural exports. At the moment, there are more than 60 members. It is a legally registered organisation. EHPEA’s financial resources are made up of the contribution of members, and national and international donors. It represents the horticulture sector in the country as well as internationally and it also organises trade fairs. EHPEA is implementing in close consultation with the Government of Ethiopia and other stakeholders a Code of Practice for the floriculture. This code of practice provides an excellent basis for establishment of a sustainable fruit and vegetable sector.Read More »Ethiopian horticultural organisations