Protection of the environment in the agro-food industry
Primeur N° 279
Upturn in investments in 2010
In 2010, the global amount spent on the protection of the environment by the agro-food industry reached 757 million euros. Three quarters of this amount relate to running costs (taxation and operating costs) and one quarter to investment and research. Investment reached 176 million euros, which was a 20% increase on 2009.