European Union: EU 2022 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   E42021-0087

The European Commission allocated €185.9 million euros ($210.6 million USD) in 2022 for the promotion of European Union agri-food products both globally and in Europe. Like in 2021, the focus is on promoting products and farming methods that support European Green Deal objectives, such as EU organic products, fruit and vegetables, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare.

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