About: Evangelos Apostolou

Greece backtracks on ‘ineffective’ excise tax on wine

The Greek government will soon table an amendment to abolish excise duty on wine as it has not brought the desired financial results, Greek Minister for Agricultural Development and Food Evangelos Apostolou said.

Diplomat: Changing eating habits in new markets favour EU exports

A rising middle class in emerging markets, focused on food quality, bodes well for EU agri-exports, said Marc Vanheukelen, the European Union's ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO). EURACTIV.com reports from Athens.

Commission tells Czechs Greek yoghurt is ‘Greek’

The use of the term “Greek yoghurt” for products produced outside Greece deceives consumers and creates unfair competition, the European Commission said, ending a spat between Athens and Prague.

Commission warns Prague about ‘Greek-style’ yoghurt use

The use of “Greek yoghurt” labeling in a Czech Republic draft bill has angered the Syriza-led Greek government  - which has urged the Commission to intervene.