8th Mentoring Group: Experiences from EU Member States on Implementing EU Directive on Unfair Trade Practices in the Agri-food Supply Chain
The 8th Mentoring Group benefited from Senior Expert Richard Moody, who shared insights on Unfair Trade Practices in the Food Supply Chain and provided practical steps taken by EU Member States to apply and implement the EU Directive 2019/633. Drawing from examples such as Germany, Romania and Ireland, the presentation highlighted effective approaches to preventing unfair practices in supplier–buyer relationships, ensuring transparency in contracts, and protecting smaller operators in the food supply chain.
Discussions emphasized that the Directive is of paramount importance for fostering fair trading practices, enhancing market transparency, and supporting a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. The Mentoring Group benefited from the participation of State Secretary Iurie Scripnic from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA), as well as representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reflecting on the relevance of these measures for Moldova and exploring ways to adapt EU best practices to national conditions.
The Mentoring Group once again provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and dialogue, strengthening Moldova’s capacity to implement EU standards in the food sector and advancing progress toward fair, transparent, and sustainable agricultural practices.
