AVEC pleads for a level playing field

More than 90% of poultry processors in Europe, united in A.v.e.c., the association representing the poultry meat industry in the EU, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the association in its General Assembly in Lisbon, Portugal. Special guest Euro-commissioner Phil Hogan emphasised his commitment for raising third country production standards before EU market access. The European Commissioner for agriculture, Mr Hogan, opened his speech congratulating the EU poultry meat sector for its stron