just-food authors and correspondents

Biography

Keith Nuthall is an experienced journalist specialising in international organisations, law and regulation, especially the European Union and the World Trade Organisation. He has written extensively on EU support for the food sector – notably on the Common Agricultural Policy, EU labelling and packaging rules, the WTO's Agreement on Agriculture, related WTO disputes, the European Food Safety Authority, and bilateral or multilateral trade agreements impacting the food sector.

He is the founder and director of International News Services Ltd, a global news agency supplying specialist publications with foreign news and features, including on emerging markets.

Articles by Keith Nuthall

EU, China propose list of foods to get GI protection 6 June 2017

The EU and China's latest round of talks on geographical indications has seen the two sides set out the names of 100 traditional food and drink items manufacturers not based in historic production regions nor following standardised production techniques would be prevented from marketing.

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EU, Norway strike new food trade deal 7 April 2017

A new food trade agreement has been struck between the EU and Norway.

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WTO dismisses bulk of China complaints over EU poultry tariffs 28 March 2017

The World Trade Organization has rejected most of China’s complaints against EU poultry tariff quotas - although Beijing could secure improved access in one area.

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EU ministers sign Chile organic food deal 7 March 2017

The EU's Council of Ministers has approved a deal that will see the trading bloc and Chile recognise each other's rules on organic certification.

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Packaged food eyeing 3D printing but progress uneven - analysis 3 October 2016

What impact could the 3D printing of food have on the sector? It's one of the most-discussed issues among product developers. While there are chefs experimenting with using 3D printing to customise dishes or add some automation to their kitchens, some of the food industry's packaged food giants are also looking closely at the technology. Mandy Kovacs, Poorna Rodrigo, Kitty So and Kathryn Wortley report.

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China to renew anti-subsidy duties on US poultry products 23 August 2016

China’s ministry of commerce has extended for another five years countervailing (anti-subsidy) duties that have been charged on US imports of broiler chicken products.

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Russia swine fever ban on EU pork illegal, WTO rules 22 August 2016

Russia is studying a ruling released by the WTO saying the country's bans on EU exports of pigs, pigmeat and related products, imposed over African swine fever (ASF) cases, breach global trade laws.

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Russia palm oil duties break WTO rules 15 August 2016

The World Trade Organization has told Russia its import duties on palm oil and its fractions break global trading rules.

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India, US face off in poultry trade row  20 July 2016

The Indian government has reacted with dismay to a US bid to seek World Trade Organisation (WTO) authorisation for retaliatory duties over its retention of restrictions on American poultry exports. 

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Brexit – UK status uncertain as US confirms commitment to TTIP with EU 27 June 2016

US Trade Representative Michael Froman has said the US still values the planned Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the EU, despite the UK referendum vote to leave the bloc.